Greek letter theta
Greek theta: capital Θ, lowercase θ. It stands for th as in "think". The capital takes 2 strokes and the lowercase takes 2 strokes. The model on this page is print style, the form used in textbooks and on road signs, drawn one stroke at a time.
θ is easy to place once you know it is a tall letter that reaches the top line.
Stroke by stroke
- Start on the top line at the middle. Go all the way round in a closed oval and meet your starting point, ending on the top line at the middle.
- Lift your pen and start again on the dashed midline at the left side. Draw a straight line across to the right, ending on the dashed midline at the right side.
Look-alikes and pitfalls
θ is easy to place once you know it is a tall letter that reaches the top line.
In a word
θάλασσα (thálassa), sea
Practice
Trace on screen first: press Trace it above and follow the grey letter. Then print the sheet and write the same letter on paper. Writing on paper is what builds the habit.
More about θ
Theta is letter 8 of 24 in the alphabet, after eta (Ηη), before iota (Ιι).
In Greek numerals, θ stands for 9, a system older than the digits we use now and still used for chapter numbers and school grades in Greece.
Theta is the usual name for an angle in trigonometry. It is also the name of a type of brain wave.
Questions about greek theta
How do you pronounce theta?
Theta is th as in "think".
How do you write the capital Θ?
Start on the top line at the middle. Go all the way round in a closed oval and meet your starting point, ending on the top line at the middle. Lift your pen and start again on the dashed midline at the left side. Draw a straight line across to the right, ending on the dashed midline at the right side.
How do you write lowercase θ?
Start on the top line at the middle. Go all the way round in a closed oval and meet your starting point, ending on the top line at the middle. Lift your pen and start again on the dashed midline at the left side. Draw a straight line across to the right, ending on the dashed midline at the right side.
What is a word that uses θ?
θάλασσα (thálassa), sea. The word is written below the letter on this page in the same stroke style.
Can I print a worksheet?
Yes. The worksheet maker takes Greek and Russian text as well as cursive and print, in three line sizes.