greek days of the week quiz

Quiz on Greek Days of the Week

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Welcome to the Greek Days of the Week Quiz!

Are you ready to test your knowledge of Greek days?

From ancient traditions to modern usage, this quiz will challenge you on the meanings, origins, and unique characteristics of each day in Greek culture.

Not sure about some of the answers?

Don’t worry! Everything you need to know is covered in the Greek Days of the Week Guide. It’s the perfect resource to learn or brush up before starting.

Let’s dive in and see how well you know your Greek days.

Καλή τύχη (Good luck)!


Greek Days of the Week Quiz

1. What does “Δευτέρα” mean in Greek?
a. First day
b. Second day
c. Third day
d. Lord’s day

2. What is the Greek word for Thursday?
a. Παρασκευή
b. Κυριακή
c. Πέμπτη
d. Τρίτη

3. What article would you use with the word Σάββατο?
a. Η
b. Ο
c. Το
d. Την

4. Which of the following is NOT a feminine day of the week in Greek?
a. Τετάρτη
b. Πέμπτη
c. Σάββατο
d. Κυριακή

5. What is the ancient Greek name for Sunday?
a. Ημέρα Διός
b. Ημέρα Ηλίου
c. Ημέρα Κρόνου
d. Ημέρα Άρεως

6. What special name is given to Thursday during the Greek Carnival?
a. Καθαρά Πέμπτη
b. Τσικνοπέμπτη
c. Πέμπτη του Πάσχα
d. Μεγάλη Πέμπτη

7. Which day marks the start of Lent in Greek tradition?
a. Τσικνοπέμπτη
b. Καθαρά Δευτέρα
c. Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
d. Κυριακή του Πάσχα

8. How would you say “Have a nice weekend” in Greek?
a. Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο
b. Καλή εβδομάδα
c. Καλή μέρα
d. Καλή Κυριακή

9. What does “Χθες” mean?
a. Tomorrow
b. Today
c. Yesterday
d. Next week

10. If today is Παρασκευή, what day is Μεθαύριο?
a. Κυριακή
b. Πέμπτη
c. Σάββατο
d. Δευτέρα

11. What phrase would you use to ask “What day is it?” in Greek?
a. Τι μέρα έχουμε;
b. Πότε θα βρεθούμε;
c. Πώς λέγεται η μέρα;
d. Πότε είναι η συναυλία;

12. Which of the following names is derived from the Greek word for “Lord”?
a. Δευτέρα
b. Παρασκευή
c. Κυριακή
d. Τρίτη

13. Why is Tuesday considered unlucky in Greek culture?
a. It’s named after Ares, the god of war.
b. It is associated with the fall of Constantinople.
c. It is the shortest day of the week.
d. It follows a Monday.

14. Which day’s name is associated with the planet Saturn in ancient Greek?
a. Παρασκευή
b. Σάββατο
c. Κυριακή
d. Τετάρτη

15. How do Greeks often greet each other on Mondays?
a. Καλή Δευτέρα!
b. Καλή εβδομάδα!
c. Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο!
d. Καλή Παρασκευή!

16. Which day’s Greek name derives from the word for “preparation”?
a. Κυριακή
b. Παρασκευή
c. Τετάρτη
d. Πέμπτη

17. What is the term for “weekend” in Greek?
a. Σαββατοκύριακο
b. Καθημερινή
c. Μεθαύριο
d. Καλή εβδομάδα

18. Which day is dedicated to the Moon in ancient Greek tradition?
a. Δευτέρα
b. Κυριακή
c. Τετάρτη
d. Παρασκευή

19. What is the Greek name for Clean Monday, marking the beginning of Lent?
a. Τσικνοπέμπτη
b. Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
c. Καθαρά Δευτέρα
d. Παρασκευή της Σαρακοστής

20. Which Greek days of the week are also used as female names?
a. Δευτέρα and Τρίτη
b. Παρασκευή and Κυριακή
c. Τετάρτη and Πέμπτη
d. Σάββατο and Κυριακή


Great job completing the Greek Days of the Week Quiz!

Whether you nailed every question or discovered something new, you’re one step closer to mastering this essential part of the Greek language.

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Καλό διάβασμα (Happy studying)! 😊


Answer Key

b. Second day
c. Πέμπτη
c. Το
c. Σάββατο
b. Ημέρα Ηλίου
b. Τσικνοπέμπτη
b. Καθαρά Δευτέρα
a. Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο
c. Yesterday
a. Κυριακή
a. Τι μέρα έχουμε;
c. Κυριακή
b. It is associated with the fall of Constantinople.
b. Σάββατο
b. Καλή εβδομάδα!
b. Παρασκευή
a. Σαββατοκύριακο
a. Δευτέρα
c. Καθαρά Δευτέρα
b. Παρασκευή and Κυριακή

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