1,000 in Greek
1,000 in Other Languages
About 1,000 in Greek
1,000 translates to χίλια (chίlia). The ordinal form — used for rankings, dates, and sequences — is χιλιοστός (chiliostós) - m χιλιοστή (chiliostī́) - f χιλιοστό (chiliostó) - n.
1,000 is an even number. 1,000 is a number worth knowing in Greek — it appears in real-world contexts like ages, distances, prices, and time expressions.
Numbers such as 1,000 are foundational to Greek fluency. Once you can confidently hear and produce numbers in real conversations, a huge range of everyday interactions become accessible.
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.