“The” in Greek

In Greek, “The” (in the singular form) is written using the Latin script as:

(m) O

(f) I

(n) To

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

(m) Ο

(f) Η

(n) Το

In Greek, “The” (in the plural form) is written using the Latin script as:

(m) Oi

(f) Oi

(n) Ta

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

(m) Οι

(f) Οι

(n) Τα

(Editor’s note: When the operative word is associated to a preposition such as “At”, “On”, or “In” (E.g., “The keys are on the table.”), s- / σ- is added to the operative word for “On” (o / o, i / h, & to / to). (in both the singular & plural forms))

Listen to these words pronounced (audio)

 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“Where is the nearest gas station?”

Pou einai to kontinotero venzinadiko?

Πού είναι το κοντινότερο βενζινάδικο?

 
“The keys are on the kitchen table.”

Ta kleidia einai sto trapezi tis kouzinas.

Τα κλειδιά είναι στο τραπέζι της κουζίνας.

 
“What is the answer?”

Poia einai i apantisi?

Ποιά είναι η απάντηση?

 
“This is the fourth time I’ve been to Greece.”

Afti einai i tetarti fora pou erxomai stin Ellada.

Αυτή είναι η τέταρτη φορά που έρχομαι στην Ελλάδα.

 
“I like the way he talks.”

Mou aresei o tropos pou milaei.

Μου αρέσει ο τρόπος που μιλάει.
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“The” in Egyptian Arabic

“The” in Lebanese Arabic

“The” in Tunisian Arabic