κόρη του
kóri tou
The Greek phrase for "daughter of" is κόρη του (kóri tou).
This phrase is used to describe a female child in relation to her parent.
How do you pronounce it?
kóri tou
Did you know?
- The word κόρη is used in the Greek phrase κόρη των ματιών, meaning 'apple of one's eye'. It literally translates to 'pupil of the eyes', denoting something precious.
- In Ancient Greece, a kore was a specific type of free-standing statue representing a young woman, usually draped in a chiton. Many of these statues were used as grave markers for young girls.
- In Greek mythology, Kore was an alternative name for Persephone. It was used to emphasize her youth and innocence before she was abducted by Hades.
Examples in context
- Αυτή είναι η Μαρία, θυγατέρα του κυρίου Πέτρου.This is Maria, daughter of Mr. Petros.
- Η Ελένη είναι η κόρη του καθηγητή Νικολάου.Eleni is the daughter of Professor Nikolaos.
- Είναι η κόρη του Νίκου.Einai i kori tou Nikou.She is the daughter of Nikos.
- Η κόρη του δασκάλου είναι εδώ.I kori tou daskalou einai edo.The daughter of the teacher is here.
- Θέλω να γνωρίσω την κόρη του.Thelo na gnoriso tin kori tou.I want to meet his daughter.
