λέξη
léxi/ˈle.ksi/feminine
The English word "word" is translated into Greek as λέξη (léxi). Wiktionary also lists λόγος (lógos).
Meaning: unit of language (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| λέξη | léxi | /ˈle.ksi/ | feminine |
| λόγος | lógos | [ˈlo.ɣos] (narrow) | masculine |
In Greek, λέξη is used to refer to a single unit of language. If you want to express the action of using particular words to say or write something, you can use the verbs διατυπώνω or συντάσσω.
Which one should you use?
While λέξη refers to a single linguistic unit (a word), λόγος refers to the concept of speech, reason or a discourse.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Crete, instead of saying ναι, people often say νάι.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun λέξη is feminine. The plural form of the feminine noun λέξη is λέξεις, and the genitive singular form of λέξη is της λέξης.
How do you pronounce it?
It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek, the word λόγος can mean 'word' but it is also used to describe a 'proportion' or 'ratio' in mathematics.
- The word λόγος is the root of many English academic terms such as 'biology' and 'psychology' through its meaning of 'study' or 'reason'.
- In a philosophical context, λόγος refers to the underlying order and rationality of the entire universe.
Examples in context
- Θυμάμαι αυτή τη λέξη.I remember this word.This sentence is useful for practicing the word λέξη.Tatoeba #1518181 by glavkos, translation #943777 by shanghainese
- Δεν καταλαβαίνω αυτή τη λέξη.I don't understand this word.Tatoeba #2778957 by glavkos, translation #57974 by CK
- Αυτή η λέξη έχει τρεις συλλαβές.This word has three syllables.Tatoeba #5631868 by Zeus, translation #3504508 by nava
- 36 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giorgos is helping Anastasia with her Greek homework.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑναστασία, ξέρεις τη σημασία αυτής της λέξης;Anastasia, xereis ti simasia aftis tis lexis;Anastasia, do you know the meaning of this word?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι Γιώργο, είναι μια δύσκολη λέξη.Ochi Giorgo, einai mia dyskoli lexi.No Giorgos, it is a difficult word.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα σε βοηθήσω εγώ.Tha se voithiso ego.I will help you.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ πολύ για τη βοήθεια.Efcharisto poly gia ti voitheia.Thank you very much for the help.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “word” translations and entries λέξη, λόγος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
