Ζακ
Zak
Zach in Greek is Ζακ (Zak).
Zach is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Ζαχαρίας is the formal rendition.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Zak.
Did you know?
- A Greek person named Ζαχαρίας would likely have a 'name day' celebration, as is custom for saints' names, rather than just a birthday.
- Because Greek is a highly inflected language, if you were talking about 'Zach's book', the name 'Zach' would actually change its ending to reflect the grammatical case.
- While Ζακ is used for people named Zach, the traditional Greek version Ζαχαρίας is often shortened to Ζάκης in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Ο Ζακ είναι φίλος μου.O Zak einai filos mou.Zach is my friend.
- Πάει ο Ζακ στο σπίτι;Paei o Zak sto spiti;Is Zach going home?
- Τι κάνει ο Ζακ;Ti kanei o Zak;What is Zach doing?
Example conversation
Dimitris and Maria are talking about a mutual friend.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίδες τον Ζακ χθες το βράδυ;Eides ton Zak chthes to vrady?Did you see Zach last night?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, δεν τον συνάντησα.Ochi, den ton synantisa.No, I didn't meet him.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΟ Ζακ είπε ότι θα ερχόταν.O Zak eipe oti tha erchontan.Zach said that he would come.
- Μαρία MariaΊσως είχε κάποια δουλειά.Isos eiche kapoia douleia.Maybe he had some work.
