χειμώνας
cheimónas/çiˈmo.nas/masculine
The Greek word for winter is χειμώνας (cheimónas).
χειμώνας is a masculine noun referring to the fourth season of the year, which is characterized by the lowest temperatures and shorter days.
Meaning: fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun χειμώνας changes depending on its role in a sentence. If you want to say "of winter," use the genitive form του χειμώνα. If winter is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative form τον χειμώνα.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /çiˈmo.nas/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greece, the phrase χειμάρρος describes a torrential winter stream, using a root related to χειμώνας to denote the violent floods common in the mountains during the season.
- While χειμώνας is the season, the word χειμώνας can also refer to a winter quarters or a place where an army or flock stayed for the season in antiquity.
- In Greek, the word χειμώνας can also refer to a sudden, violent storm or a heavy downpour of rain, not just the season itself.
Examples in context
- Μ' αρέσει ο χειμώνας.I like winter.This sentence shows how to use χειμώνας to express a personal preference.Tatoeba #5582390 by Zeus, translation #259651 by CK
- Ο κρύος χειμώνας σύντομα θα τελειώσει.The cold winter will soon be over.This sentence uses χειμώνας to describe the season as being cold.Tatoeba #2022562 by glavkos, translation #21157 by CK
- Ο χειμώνας είναι η αγαπημένη μου εποχή.Winter is my favorite season.This sentence uses χειμώνας to identify it as a favorite season.Tatoeba #4123957 by glavkos, translation #2079 by Swift
- κρύος χειμώναςCold winter
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Kostas are discussing the weather.
- Ελένη EleniΠότε τελειώνει ο χειμώνας φέτος;Pote teleionei o cheimonas fetos?When does winter end this year?
- Κώστας KostasΣυνήθως τελειώνει τον Μάρτιο.Synithos teleionei ton Martio.It usually ends in March.
- Ελένη EleniΔεν αντέχω πια τον χειμώνας.Den antecho pia ton cheimonas.I can't stand the winter anymore.
- Κώστας KostasΕγώ αντίθετα λατρεύω το κρύο.Ego antitheta latrevo to kryo.I, on the contrary, love the cold.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “winter” translations and entries χειμώνας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
