Greek · Culture & Society
γιορτή
giortí
Celebration; name day
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A festival or celebration; Greeks celebrate name days like birthdays.
Example
Το Πάσχα είναι μεγάλη γιορτή στην Ελλάδα.
Easter is a big celebration in Greece.
Etymology
'Γιορτή' (giortí) comes from the verb 'γιόρτα' (giórta), meaning 'to celebrate'. It reflects cultural practices associated with festivities and communal gatherings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Γιορτή' is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts relating to celebrations, often observed in spoken language during cultural events.
Literary Heritage
Often referenced in songs and poems celebrating traditions and communal gatherings across Greece.