Greek Word of the Day
πόρτα
/POR-ta/ • noun (feminine) — 11th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: door (a movable barrier used to open or close an entrance)
Examples
- Η πόρτα είναι ανοιχτή.
(The door is open.) - Κλείσε την πόρτα, παρακαλώ.
(Close the door, please.) - Άφησα ένα σημείωμα στην πόρτα.
(I left a note on the door.)
Synonyms
- θύρα
- είσοδος
Πόρτα is the everyday word for any door (room, building, or vehicle). Common verbs with it are ανοίγω την πόρτα (open the door) and κλείνω την πόρτα (close the door). Θύρα is more formal or technical, and είσοδος often refers to an entrance area rather than the physical door itself.
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