ομορφιά
omorfiá/o.moɾˈfça/feminine
The English word 'beauty' is translated into Greek as ομορφιά (omorfiá).
ομορφιά is a feminine noun used to refer to the quality of a pleasing appearance.
Meaning: quality of pleasing appearance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ομορφιά changes to της ομορφιάς when used in the genitive case to indicate possession or to mean 'of the beauty'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /o.moɾˈfça/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: omorfiá.
Did you know?
- In a traditional Greek context, the beauty of a bride is often protected from the 'evil eye' using a small blue bead, as extreme ομορφιά was historically thought to attract jealousy and bad luck.
- The word ομορφιά shares a root with the word μορφή, meaning 'form' or 'shape'. In Greek thought, beauty is fundamentally tied to the correct and harmonious proportion of a form.
- Greek has a specific concept called φιλόκαλο, which describes a person who loves beauty. It combines the word for 'love' and the root for 'beautiful' to describe a personality trait.
Examples in context
- Δεν μπορώ να ξεχάσω την ομορφιά της.I can't forget her beauty.This sentence shows how to use ομορφιά to refer to someone's beauty.Tatoeba #3209665 by Zeus, translation #3040306 by Amastan
- Η προεδρική εκλογή δεν είναι διαγωνισμός ομορφιάς.The presidential election is not a beauty contest.This sentence uses ομορφιά in the context of a beauty contest.Tatoeba #5506347 by Zeus, translation #443981 by Clavain
- Το μέλλον ανήκει σε εκείνους που πιστεύουν στην ομορφιά των ονείρων τους.The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.This sentence uses ομορφιά to refer to the beauty of dreams.Tatoeba #3081183 by Zeus, translation #2885500 by Adelpa
- Η ομορφιά της φύσης στην Ελλάδα είναι μαγευτική.The beauty of nature in Greece is mesmerizing.
- Την ομορφιά του έργου του αναγνωρίζει καθένας.Everyone recognizes the beauty of his work.
- Η αρχαία γλυπτική αναδεικνύει το κάλλος της ανθρώπινης μορφής.Ancient sculpture showcases the beauty of the human form.
- Είδα μια όμορφη παραλία εχθές!I saw a beautiful beach yesterday!
- Το τοπίο είναι ωραίο.The landscape is beautiful.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are walking through a botanical garden.
- Μαρία MariaΔες την ομορφιά αυτών των λουλουδιών, Δημήτρη!Des tin omorfia afton ton loudoudion, Dimitri!Look at the beauty of these flowers, Dimitris!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠράγματι, Μαρία, είναι πανέμορφα.Pragmati, Maria, einai panemorfa.Indeed, Maria, they are gorgeous.
- Μαρία MariaΗ ομορφιά του κήπου είναι μοναδική.I omorfia tou kipou einai monadiki.The beauty of the garden is unique.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις δίκιο, είναι πολύ γαλήνιο.Echeis dikio, einai poly galinio.You are right, it is very peaceful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beauty” translations and entries ομορφιά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
