Ζευς
Zefs/ˈzefs/masculine
The English phrase 'zeus' is translated into Greek as Ζευς (Zefs). If unsure, use Ζευς. Wiktionary also lists Δίας (Días).
Meaning: supreme ruler of all Greek gods (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ζευς | Zefs | /ˈzefs/ | masculine |
| Δίας | Días | /ˈði.as/ | masculine |
Ζευς is the name for the supreme ruler of all Greek gods.
Which one should you use?
While Ζευς is the standard form, Δίας is used to indicate possession or a relationship, meaning 'of Zeus'. The variation Δίας is derived from the genitive form Διός.
How does it change in a sentence?
Δίας is the genitive case of Ζευς.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Zefs. The IPA is /ˈzefs/.
Did you know?
- The Greek name Ζευς is closely related to the word 'day', as both stem from roots describing the bright light of the heavens.
- The planet Jupiter is called Δίας in Greek, mirroring the Roman practice of equating the two gods.
- The word Ζευς is one of the few nouns in Greek that does not follow the standard rules of declension for its group.
Examples in context
- Ο Ζευς είναι ο βασιλιάς των θεών.O Zeus einai o vasilias ton theon.Zeus is the king of the gods.
- Μας διδάσκουν για τον Ζευς στην ιστορία.Mas didaskoun gia ton Zeus stin istoria.They are teaching us about Zeus in history.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a mythology project.
- Ελένη EleniΓιώργο, ποιος είναι ο πιο δυνατός θεός;Giorgo, poios einai o pio dynatos theos?Giorgos, who is the most powerful god?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι ο Ζευς, φυσικά.Einai o Zeus, fysika.It is Zeus, of course.
- Ελένη EleniΠού μένει ο Ζευς;Pou menei o Zeus?Where does Zeus live?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜένει στην κορυφή του Ολύμπου.Menei stin koryfi tou Olympou.He lives on the peak of Olympus.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zeus” translations and entries Ζευς, Δίας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Δίας, Ζευς, CC BY-SA 4.0.
