όμορφη κοπέλα
ómorfi kopéla
The English phrase "beautiful girl" is translated into Greek as όμορφη κοπέλα (ómorfi kopéla).
This phrase is used to describe a young woman who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While όμορφη κοπέλα refers to a young woman or girl, the word κορίτσι is more commonly used when referring to a child or a very young girl.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase όμορφη κοπέλα, both the adjective and the noun are in the feminine singular form to ensure they agree with each other.
How do you pronounce it?
ómorfi kopéla
Did you know?
- Despite its current positive use, the root of κοπέλα is historically linked to terms meaning 'bastard' in several Balkan languages, such as Bulgarian and Serbian.
- While όμορφη means 'beautiful', it is derived from the word μορφή, meaning 'form' or 'shape'.
- In Greece, calling someone όμορφη can refer to their physical appearance or their inner soul and character.
Examples in context
- Είναι πολύ όμορφη κοπέλα.She's a very beautiful girl.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe someone as a very όμορφη κοπέλα.Tatoeba #5422257 by Zeus, translation #2534598 by _undertoad
- Είδα μια πολύ όμορφη κοπέλα στο πάρτι.I saw a very beautiful girl at the party.
- Είσαι μια όμορφη κοπελίτσα.You are a pretty girl.
- Η Άννα είναι τόσο κουκλίτσα.Anna is such a cute girl.
- Είδα μια όμορφη κοπέλα στον δρόμο.Eída mia ómorfi kopéla ston drómo.I saw a beautiful girl on the street.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κοπέλα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
