όμορφο μέρος
omorfo meros
The English phrase "beautiful place" is όμορφο μέρος (omorfo meros) in Greek.
This phrase is used to describe a location that is visually pleasing or attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The word όμορφο is the neuter form of the adjective όμορφος, meaning beautiful and μέρος is the neuter noun for place.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase όμορφο μέρος, the adjective όμορφο is in the neuter singular form to match the neuter noun μέρος. If you wish to speak about multiple locations, the plural form is όμορφα μέρη.
How do you pronounce it?
omorfo meros
Did you know?
- The adjective όμορφος is derived from the word μόρφη, meaning 'form' or 'shape'. To be beautiful in Greek is literally to have a 'good form'.
- While μέρος means 'place' or 'part', it is also used in Greek to refer to a 'portion' of a meal or a 'share' of an inheritance.
- If a Greek person finds a place truly breathtaking, they might use παράδεισος (paradise) instead of όμορφο μέρος, as the latter can sometimes sound too mild for the dramatic Greek landscape.
Examples in context
- Τι όμορφο μέρος!What a beautiful place!This sentence is useful for practicing an exclamation of wonder using όμορφο μέρος.Tatoeba #11220273 by carlosalberto, translation #2045746 by CK
- Αυτή η παραλία είναι πραγματικά ένας όμορφος τόπος!This beach is truly a beautiful place!
- Οι εκπληκτικές πανέμορφες τοποθεσίες της Σαντορίνης μας άφησαν άναυδους!The stunningly beautiful places of Santorini left us in awe!
- Είναι ένα πολύ όμορφο μέρος.Einai ena poly omorfo meros.It is a very beautiful place.
Example conversation
Eleni and Giorgos are visiting a scenic overlook.
- Ελένη EleniΚοίτα, Γιώργο, τι όμορφο μέρος είναι αυτό!Koíta, Giórgo, ti ómorfo méros einai aftó!Look, Giorgos, what a beautiful place this is!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, Ελένη. Είναι μαγικό.Écheis díkio, Eléni. Einai magikó.You are right, Eleni. It is magical.
- Ελένη EleniΘέλω να μείνουμε εδώ λίγο ακόμα.Thélo na méinoume edó lígo akóma.I want to stay here a bit longer.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυμφωνώ, δεν έχουμε βρει άλλο τέτοιο όμορφο μέρος.Symfonó, den échoume vreí állo tétio ómorfo méros.I agree, we haven't found another beautiful place like this.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
