Θέλω ρεβάνς!

It is pronounced roughly THE-lo re-VANS.

• Θ sounds like th in think
• έ shows the stress: ΘΕ-
• ρεβάνς is stressed on the last syllable: -βάνς

A rough English-style approximation is:

THEH-lo reh-VAHNS

Θέλω means I want.

It is the 1st person singular form of the verb θέλω = to want.

So:

• θέλω = I want
• θέλεις = you want
• θέλει = he/she/it wants

In this sentence, the subject I is not written separately, because Greek usually includes that information in the verb ending.

It is built into θέλω.

Greek often drops subject pronouns when they are not needed. So:

• Θέλω ρεβάνς! = I want a rematch!
• Εγώ θέλω ρεβάνς! = I want a rematch! with extra emphasis on I

So the sentence without εγώ is completely normal.

Because ρεβάνς is a noun, not a verb.

Greek uses θέλω να + verb when you want to say I want to do something:

• Θέλω να φύγω. = I want to leave.
• Θέλω να παίξω. = I want to play.

But here, the speaker wants a thing: ρεβάνς. So there is no να.

• Θέλω ρεβάνς. = I want a rematch.

Ρεβάνς usually means rematch or a chance to get even, especially in games, sports, or contests.

It can carry the idea of:

• let’s play again
• I want another chance
• I want payback in a competitive sense

It is often used after losing and wanting another round.

So this sentence sounds natural in contexts like:

• after a board game
• after a football match
• after a video game match
• after any competition

Not exactly.

Even though the feeling can be similar, ρεβάνς is usually more like:

• rematch
• payback
• getting even in competition

It is often lighter and more playful than English revenge.

If you say Θέλω ρεβάνς!, it often sounds like: I want another round — I want a chance to beat you this time!

So in many situations, rematch is the best translation.

Because Greek can often omit the article with an object after θέλω, especially in short, emotional, idiomatic speech like this.

So:

• Θέλω ρεβάνς! = very natural, punchy, idiomatic
• Θέλω τη ρεβάνς! = also possible, but more specific: I want the rematch

The version without the article sounds a bit like an exclamation: I want a rematch!

The version with the article can sound more definite, as if a particular rematch is already being talked about.

It is the direct object of θέλω, so it is functioning as an accusative.

However, ρεβάνς is a loanword and often looks the same in different cases, so the form itself does not visibly change here.

You can see the case more clearly when an article is added:

• η ρεβάνς = nominative
• τη ρεβάνς = accusative

In Θέλω ρεβάνς, the noun is still the object even though there is no visible ending change.

It is a loanword, originally from French revanche.

Greek uses many loanwords naturally, and ρεβάνς is a normal, familiar word, especially in everyday speech and sports contexts.

So even though it is not originally Greek, learners should treat it as a standard modern Greek word.

It is mostly informal or everyday in tone.

Because it is short and exclamatory, it sounds emotional and spontaneous. You would expect it in speech more than in formal writing.

Typical contexts:

• friendly competition
• sports
• joking challenge
• casual conversation

It is not rude, but it is definitely lively and conversational.

Yes, but the emphasis changes.

The neutral order is:

• Θέλω ρεβάνς!

You could also say:

• Ρεβάνς θέλω!

That puts extra emphasis on ρεβάνς, like: A rematch is what I want!

Greek word order is more flexible than English, but the basic version Θέλω ρεβάνς! is the most straightforward and natural for learners.

Yes, you can, and it means I want a rematch too.

But there is a slight difference in feel:

• Θέλω ρεβάνς! = more idiomatic, more forceful, more like an exclamation
• Θέλω μια ρεβάνς. = more literal, a bit calmer, like I want a rematch / one rematch

In a heated or playful moment after a game, Θέλω ρεβάνς! is especially natural.

Yes, but it works best in competitive situations.

It is most natural when someone wants another chance after losing or being beaten at something.

For example:

• a chess game
• a race
• a video game match
• an argument or challenge said jokingly

In very serious situations, Greek would usually use other words instead of ρεβάνς. So this expression is best understood as competitive payback/rematch, not deep or dramatic revenge.