Greek · Family & People
φίλος
fílos
Friend
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A person you know well and like; feminine is φίλη.
Example
Είναι ο καλύτερός μου φίλος.
He is my best friend.
Etymology
'Φίλος' (fílos) comes from the Ancient Greek 'φίλος' (philos), indicating love or friendship, and has thematic ties to community and interpersonal bonds throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'φίλος' is primarily used in informal spoken contexts among friends and peers, though it can appear in written forms as well. It resonates across all regions of Greece.
Literary Heritage
The notion of friendship is deeply embedded in Greek literature, including the works of Aristotle who spoke extensively on the concept in 'Nicomachean Ethics'.