Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| τυφλός | tyflós | |
| αόμματος | aómmatos | /aˈo.ma.tos/ |
The adjective τυφλός is used to describe someone who is unable to see. For the condition of being blind, use the noun τυφλότητα. If you wish to use a verb meaning to make someone temporarily or permanently blind, use τυφλώνω. Note that when referring to objects like window coverings, Greek uses different words such as γρίλλια or σκιάδιο.
Which one should you use?
While τυφλός refers to a person's inability to see, do not confuse it with αόρατος, which means 'invisible' (something that cannot be seen).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective τυφλός must agree with the gender of the person or noun it describes. Use τυφλή when describing a female person or a feminine noun, and use τυφλά when describing a neuter noun or a mixed-gender group. The form αόμματος is also provided in the text.
How do you pronounce it?
tyflós
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use τυφλός to mean 'invisible'. Use αόρατος for things that cannot be seen.
Did you know?
- The Ancient Greek root of τυφλός relates to the concept of 'smoke' or 'darkness', reflecting an ancient understanding of vision being obscured by a hazy or dark state.
- The word τυφλώνω can be used metaphorically to mean 'to dazzle' or 'to blind someone with light', such as when a bright sun or a flashlight is used.
- The Greek word τυφλός is used to describe a 'blind' spot in a car mirror, known as τυφλό σημείο.
Examples in context
- Αυτός ήταν τυφλός εκ γενετής.He was blind from birth.This sentence shows how to describe being blind from birth using τυφλός.Tatoeba #3799839 by glavkos, translation #297006 by Dejo
- Λένε πως ο έρωτας είναι τυφλός.They say love is blind.This sentence uses τυφλός in a common metaphorical expression about love.Tatoeba #5518956 by Zeus, translation #1578 by CK
- Ο τυφλός φίλος μου θέλει να γίνει δάσκαλος.My blind friend wants to become a teacher.This sentence uses τυφλός to describe a person's friend.Tatoeba #10674388 by amoeba, translation #10657574 by shekitten
- Ο παππούς μου είναι τυφλός.My grandfather is blind.
- Πρέπει να βοηθήσουμε τα άτομα με προβλήματα όρασης.We should help people with visual impairments.
- Ας δώσουμε την υποστήριξή μας στους τυφλούς.Let's give our support to the blind.
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Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are discussing a neighbor's needs.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΟ γείτονας μας είναι τυφλός και χρειάζεται βοήθεια.O geítonas mas eínai tyflós kai chreíazetai voítheia.Our neighbor is blind and needs help.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠώς μπορούμε να τον βοηθήσουμε, Δημήτρη;Pós μπορούμε na ton voithísoume, Dimítri?How can we help him, Dimitris?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΜπορούμε να τον συνοδεύσουμε στο κατάστημα.Mporoúme na ton synodeúsoume sto katástima.We can accompany him to the store.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχεις δίκιο, θα το κάνουμε αύριο.Écheis díkio, tha to kánoume ávrio.You are right, we will do it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blind” translations and entries τυφλός, αόμματος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τυφλός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
