γράφω
gráfo/ˈɣra.fo/
To write in Greek is γράφω (gráfo).
The verb refers to the act of forming letters or text.
Meaning: to form letters, etc. (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form γράφω is the first-person singular present indicative, meaning 'I write'. Other present indicative forms include γράφεις for 'you write' (second-person singular), γράφει for 'he/she/it writes' (third-person singular) and γράφουν for 'they write' (third-person plural).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɣra.fo/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word γράφω comes from the Ancient Greek γράφω, which originally meant 'to scratch' or 'to carve' into a hard surface.
- In modern Greek, you can use γράφω to mean 'to draw', a function that is usually reserved for a different verb in English.
- The root of γράφω is found in dozens of English words for specific types of writing, such as 'biography' for a life story and 'geography' for writing about the earth.
Examples in context
- Μου αρέσει να γράφω.I like to write.This example shows how to express a personal preference for writing using γράφω.Tatoeba #5522269 by Zeus, translation #5858153 by CK
- Μ' αρέσει να γράφω στα Γαλλικά.I like to write in French.This sentence illustrates how to specify the language one writes in using γράφω.Tatoeba #5607186 by Zeus, translation #2451575 by CK
- Γράφω ποιήματα.I write poems.This is useful for stating what type of content one writes, such as poems, using γράφω.Tatoeba #5485781 by Zeus, translation #2819432 by Hybrid
- Οφείλετε να καταθέσετε γραπτώς τις παρατηρήσεις σας.You are required to submit your observations in writing.
- Πήρα ένα μολύβι για να γράψω τη λίστα μου.I took a pencil to write my list.
- Θα γράψω με το στυλό που μου έδωσες.I will write with the pen you gave me.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
George and Kyriaki are studying together in a library.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤι γράφεις στο τετράδιο;Ti grafeis sto tetradio?What are you writing in the notebook?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓράφω τις σημειώσεις του μαθήματος.Grafo tis simiosis tou mathimatos.I am writing the lesson notes.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλω να γράφω πιο γρήγορα.Thelo na grafo pio grygora.I want to write faster.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠρέπει να εξασκηθείς κάθε μέρα.Prepei na exaskitheis kathe mera.You need to practice every day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “write” translations and entries γράφω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γράφω, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
