Greek · Work & Business
εργοστάσιο
ergostásio
Factory
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A building where goods are made with machines.
Example
Ο παππούς δούλευε σε εργοστάσιο.
Grandpa worked in a factory.
Etymology
The term 'εργοστάσιο' (ergostásio) originates from the word 'έργο' (érgo), meaning 'work', combined with a suffix indicating a place. Its development reflects the industrialization of Greece in the 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Εργοστάσιο' is used in formal and informal contexts when discussing manufacturing or production facilities. Common in both spoken and written Greek, it has become standardized across regions.