σας
sas
The English phrase 'your' can be translated into Greek as σας (sas) or σου depending on whom you are addressing.
Meaning: belonging to you (singular, one owner) (det)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| σας | sas |
| σου | sou |
Both words are used to indicate possession belonging to a single owner. Additionally, σας can function as a reflexive pronoun, similar to the English 'yourself' or 'yourselves'.
Which one should you use?
σου is the singular, informal form used when addressing one person. σας is used when addressing one person formally or when you are addressing a group of people (plural).
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms provided, σας and σου, are in the genitive case, which Greek uses to show possession.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization for σας is sas.
Did you know?
- Greek speakers often omit the word 'your' when talking about body parts or personal items, using a definite article instead. Saying το χέρι rather than το χέρι σου is common when it is obvious whose 'hand' is being discussed.
- In some Greek dialects, the formal σας is used even when speaking to children or pets to create a playful or ironic distance.
- The form σου descends from the Ancient Greek σύ, which was the standard way to address a single person in the time of Homer and Plato.
Examples in context
- Με το πάσο σου.Take your time.This example shows how to use σου to express the idea of taking one's time.Tatoeba #5358636 by Zeus, translation #30121 by CK
- Θέλω το αίμα σου.I want your blood.This sentence uses σου to indicate possession of blood.Tatoeba #2665808 by Zeus, translation #2665797 by FeuDRenais2
- Πιες το γάλα σου.Drink your milk.This sentence uses σου to indicate possession of milk.Tatoeba #4750996 by pinkmpnster, translation #2245410 by CK
- Καλοί οι στόχοι σας!Your goals are great!
- Βρήκα την τσάντα σας.I found your bag.
- Τι ώρα είναι το ραντεβού σας;What time is your appointment?
- Το ρολόι σου είναι πολύ όμορφο.Your watch is very beautiful.
- Τα παιδιά σας παίζουν ωραία μαζί.Your kids play nicely together.
- Πόσο κομψή είναι η τσάντα σου;How stylish is your bag?
- Ασφαλίστε δικό σας αυτοκίνητο.Insure your own car.
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Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are at a cafe.
- Νίκος NikosΠού είναι το πορτοφόλι σας;Pou einai to portofoli sas?Where is your wallet?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι στην τσάντα μου.Einai stin tsanta mou.It is in my bag.
- Νίκος NikosΘέλετε το δικό σας καφέ τώρα;Thelete to diko sas kafe tora?Do you want your coffee now?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, παρακαλώ.Nai, parakalo.Yes, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “your” translations and entries σας, σου, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σου, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
