Colours play a key role in communication — especially in a language like Greek, which is rich in descriptive expression. Whether you’re chatting about fashion, food, or the Mediterranean landscape, knowing how to name and pronounce colours in Greek is a must.
This vocabulary guide introduces the most common Greek colour words with native audio. It’s designed for beginners and curious learners who want to improve their practical Greek fast, without feeling overwhelmed.
Essential Colours in Greek
Below you’ll find a table with the main colour names in Greek. Each word includes an audio clip to help you master pronunciation the natural way.
| English | Greek with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Red | κόκκινο |
| Pink | ροζ |
| Orange | πορτοκαλί |
| Yellow | κίτρινο |
| Brown | καφέ |
| Blue | μπλε |
| Purple | μοβ |
| Green | πράσινο |
| White | άσπρο |
| Black | μαύρο |
| Grey | γκρι |
Quick Note on Gender and Agreement
In Greek, adjectives — including colours — often change form based on the gender and number of the noun they describe. For example, the word for “white” is άσπρος (áspro-s) in masculine, άσπρη (áspro-i) in feminine, and άσπρο (áspro) in neuter. In this list, you’ll see the base or dictionary form, but keep in mind the endings might shift depending on the context.
To get used to this, try practicing colour words with common nouns, like λευκό κρασί (white wine) or μαύρη γάτα (black cat).
All Greek vocabulary resources on Linguapedia, including this colour list with audio, are free to access and perfect for self-study. Keep exploring for more topic-based vocabulary sets!