Greek · Work & Business
γραφείο
grafeío
Office; desk
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A room where people work, or the desk itself.
Example
Δουλεύω στο γραφείο από τις εννέα.
I work at the office from nine.
Etymology
'Γραφείο' (grafeío) comes from the verb 'γράφειν' (gráphein), which means to write, and originally referred to a writing desk or scriptorium. The word has evolved into its current meaning, denoting an office.
How & Where It’s Used
'Γραφείο' is widely used in both formal and informal language, especially in the workplace. It is recognizable in various regions of Greece without significant variations.