100 in Greek
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About 100 in Greek
The Greek word for 100 is εκατό (ekató). The ordinal form — used for rankings, dates, and sequences — is εκατοστός (ekatostós) - m εκατοστή (ekatostī́) - f εκατοστό (ekatostó) - n.
100 is an even number. Knowing how to say 100 in Greek is useful in everyday situations such as prices, addresses, ages, dates, phone numbers, and telling the time.
Mastering numbers like 100 is one of the most practical skills when learning Greek. Unlike vocabulary that only applies in specific contexts, numbers come up constantly — in shops, on public transport, in conversations about time and money, and when meeting new people.
Learning Numbers in Greek
What makes Greek numbers challenging
Greek numbers have three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter) that affect the forms of 1, 3, and 4 depending on the noun being counted. The accentuation pattern of Greek number words is important — stress falls on specific syllables and shifting it changes the meaning. Confusing éna (1) with ennéa (9) is a classic pitfall since they sound quite similar, especially over the phone. Greek also has a formal number system using letters of the alphabet, still seen on building floors and official documents.
Tips for learning Greek numbers
Learn the basic digit names with their accent patterns — stress matters in Greek. Practice distinguishing éna (1) from ennéa (9) in isolation and in context. For everyday use, the masculine forms of numbers work for most situations. Greek numbers are quite regular after the first few, so once you master 1-20 and the tens, the system clicks. Street numbers, bus routes, and prices are excellent real-world practice.