όμορφη ψυχή
ómorfi psychí
The English phrase "beautiful soul" is translated into Greek as όμορφη ψυχή (ómorfi psychí).
Which one should you use?
While όμορφη ψυχή means "beautiful soul", if you wish to refer specifically to a "beautiful spirit", you should use the neuter form όμορφο πνεύμα.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase όμορφη ψυχή, the adjective όμορφη is the feminine form used to agree with the feminine noun ψυχή.
How do you pronounce it?
ómorfi psychí
Did you know?
- In Modern Greek, ψυχή can be used as a term of endearment for a person, similar to calling someone 'sweetheart' in English.
- The word πνεύμα used for 'spirit' comes from the same root as 'pneumatic' and 'pneumonia', as both refer to air or breath.
- In Greek mythology, ψυχή was personified as a goddess of the soul who famously fell in love with Eros, the god of love.
Examples in context
- Έχεις μια όμορφη ψυχή.Echeis mia omorfi psychi.You have a beautiful soul.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are talking about a kind friend.
- Μαρία MariaΟ Γιάννης είναι τόσο γενιοφιλής.O Giánnis eínai tóso geniofilís.Yiannis is so generous.
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, είναι μια όμορφη ψυχή.Nai, eínai mia ómorphi psychí.Yes, he is a beautiful soul.
- Μαρία MariaΒοηθάει πάντα όλους τους γύρω του.Voitháei pánta ólous tous gýro tou.He always helps everyone around him.
- Κώστας KostasΣυμφωνώ απόλυτα, Μαρία.Symfonó apólyta, María.I completely agree, Maria.
