Greek · Nature & Environment
ουρανός
ouranós
Sky
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
The space above the earth where clouds and stars appear.
Example
Ο ουρανός είναι καταγάλανος.
The sky is deep blue.
Etymology
'ουρανός' (ouranós) originates from the ancient Greek term for 'sky', representing the heavens and often connected to mythological representations of gods.
How & Where It’s Used
'ουρανός' is found in both spoken and written language across multiple contexts, notably in discussions of nature and astronomy, well understood throughout Greece.
Literary Heritage
Commonly referenced in classical mythology and literature, particularly in works by Hesiod, who personified the sky as a deity.