μωρό
moró/moˈɾo/neuter
The English word 'baby' is translated into Greek as μωρό (moró). Wiktionary also lists βρέφος (vréfos) and νήπιο (nípio).
Meaning: very young human being (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| μωρό | moró | /moˈɾo/ | neuter |
| βρέφος | vréfos | neuter | |
| νήπιο | nípio | neuter |
The term refers to a very young human being. In a colloquial romantic context, μωρό can also be used as a term of endearment, similar to calling a partner 'baby' or 'babe' in English.
Which one should you use?
While μωρό is the standard word for a baby, βρέφος is used to mean 'infant' and carries a more formal or literary tone.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All three main forms provided, βρέφος, μωρό and νήπιο, are neuter nouns. The plural form of μωρό is μωρά.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of μωρό is /moˈɾo/.
Did you know?
- The common word for 'baby', μωρό, shares an etymological root with the English word 'moron'.
- While μωρό is a cute way to address a partner, calling someone μωρός in Greek is a direct insult meaning 'stupid' or 'foolish'.
- The term νήπιο is closely related to the Greek word for 'silence' or 'being mute', reflecting a baby's inability to speak.
Examples in context
- Αυτό είναι το μωρό μου.This is my baby.This sentence shows how to use μωρό to indicate possession.Tatoeba #5613384 by Zeus, translation #1898108 by CK
- Ο Τομ κοιμάται σαν μωρό.Tom is sleeping like a baby.This sentence demonstrates using μωρό in a comparison regarding sleep.Tatoeba #5611498 by Zeus, translation #2315175 by CK
- Γιατί κλαίει εκείνο το μωρό;Why is that baby crying?This sentence illustrates using μωρό when asking about a baby's crying.Tatoeba #5605471 by Zeus, translation #706916 by papabear
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are looking at a photo.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, δες το μωρό στη φωτογραφία!Kota, des to moro sti fotografia!Kostas, look at the baby in the photo!
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ γλυκό το μωρό αυτό.Einai poly glyko to moro afto.This baby is very sweet.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι ο ανιψιός μου, είναι δύο μηνών.Einai o anipsios mou, einai dyo minon.He is my nephew, he is two months old.
- Κώστας KostasΜοιάζει πολύ μαζί σου!Moiazei poly mazi sou!He looks a lot like you!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baby” translations and entries μωρό, βρέφος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries βρέφος, μωρό, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
