Greek · Nature & Environment
ποτάμι
potámi
River
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.
Example
Το ποτάμι περνάει μέσα από την πόλη.
The river runs through the city.
Etymology
'ποτάμι' (potámi) derives from the ancient Greek word for 'river', essential to the development of cities and agriculture, signifying flow and life.
How & Where It’s Used
'ποτάμι' is widely used in both spoken and written contexts, notably in discussions about geography and nature, uniformly understood throughout Greece.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in numerous tales and epics in ancient literature, including the mythological stories detailing rivers like the Styx.