Days of the week in Greek

Learning how to say the days of the week in Greek is essential for everyday communication. Whether you’re traveling, planning your week, or just following a Greek calendar, these core words will help you stay organized and express time clearly.

Greek, with its ancient roots and modern charm, offers weekday names rich in meaning — many of which come from religious traditions or reference positions within the week. This adds a layer of cultural depth to even simple vocabulary.

Below is a list of the seven days of the week in Greek, complete with audio support (if available) and transliteration to guide your pronunciation.

Names of days in Greek

English
Greek with pronunciation
Monday
Δευτέρα
Tuesday
Τρίτη
Wednesday
Τετάρτη
Thursday
Πέμπτη
Friday
Παρασκευή
Saturday
Σάββατο
Sunday
Κυριακή

Beyond just listing the days, you’ll also want to recognize expressions like “on Sunday,” “every Friday,” or “this week.” These are frequently used in everyday Greek conversations and will help you sound more fluent and natural.

Useful Words and Expressions

English
Greek with pronunciation
day
ημέρα
morning
πρωί
today
Σήμερα
tomorrow
Αύριο
yesterday
Εχθές
week
εβδομάδα
weekend
σαββατοκύριακο

Grammar Tip: Talking About Days in Greek

To say something happens “on” a certain day, Greek typically uses the preposition τη(ν) before the weekday in the accusative case. For example:

  • Τη Δευτέρα έχω μάθημα. – “I have class on Monday.”
  • Την Παρασκευή πάμε σινεμά. – “On Friday, we’re going to the movies.”

You may also encounter expressions like κάθε Δευτέρα (“every Monday”) or την άλλη Τρίτη (“next Tuesday”).

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