How to say “word” in Greek

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λέξη LE-ksee

η · fem.word

💡 Memory tip: From λέγω (to say), the root of “lexicon” and “dyslexia.” This site’s name, Λέξεις, is its plural — λέξη = word.

“Τι σημαίνει αυτή η λέξη;”

What does this word mean?

Singular
Nominative
η λέξη ee LE-ksee

the word

“Η λέξη έχει πέντε γράμματα.”

The word has five letters.

Genitive
της λέξης tees LE-ksees

of the word

“Η σημασία της λέξης είναι απλή.”

The meaning of the word is simple.

Accusative
τη λέξη tee LE-ksee

the word

“Ψάχνω τη λέξη στο λεξικό.”

I look up the word in the dictionary.

Vocative
λέξη LE-ksee

word!

“Λέξη, τι σημαίνεις;”

Word, what do you mean?

Plural
Nominative
οι λέξεις ee LE-ksees

the words

“Οι λέξεις στα ελληνικά έχουν τόνο.”

Greek words have an accent mark.

Genitive
των λέξεων ton LE-kse-on

of the words

“Η προφορά των λέξεων είναι σημαντική.”

The pronunciation of the words is important.

Accusative
τις λέξεις tees LE-ksees

the words

“Μαθαίνω τις λέξεις κάθε μέρα.”

I learn the words every day.

Vocative
λέξεις LE-ksees

words!

“Λέξεις, μείνετε στο μυαλό μου!”

Words, stay in my head!