Breakdown of Ο διευθυντής είναι σοβαρός σήμερα.
είμαι
to be
σήμερα
today
ο διευθυντής
the manager
σοβαρός
important
Questions & Answers about Ο διευθυντής είναι σοβαρός σήμερα.
What does Ο mean in this sentence, and why do we need it?
Ο is the masculine singular definite article in the nominative case. It means “the”.
Greek uses the definite article much more than English, especially with professions or titles.
So Ο διευθυντής = “the manager / the principal / the director”, referring to a specific person.
What exactly does διευθυντής mean? Is it “manager”, “director”, or “principal”?
Διευθυντής literally means someone who directs or manages something.
Depending on the context, it can be translated as:
- manager (of a company, department, etc.)
- director (of a company, organization)
- principal / headmaster (of a school)
Without extra context, all of these are possible; translations usually pick the one that fits the situation being described.
What gender is διευθυντής, and how can I tell?