How to Say "Eyes" in Greek - How To Say Guide

μάτια

matia

The Greek word for eyes is μάτια (matia).

The word refers to the organs of the body used for seeing.

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular form meaning 'the eye' is το μάτι. To indicate possession or to say 'of the eyes', use the genitive plural form των ματιών.

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Greek has a specific phrase έβγαλε τα μάτια μου which literally means 'he took out my eyes' but is used idiomatically to describe someone who is extremely annoying or exhausting.
In Greek, the word for 'eyes' μάτια is used in the phrase τα μάτια μου to mean 'my dear' or 'my darling' when speaking to someone loved.
In many Greek idiomatic expressions, the 'eye' is treated as a vulnerable target for the 'evil eye', often referred to as το κακό μάτι.

Μη κλείνεις τα μάτια.
Don't close your eyes.
This sentence is useful for practicing the imperative form with μάτια.
Tatoeba #1503132 by glavkos, translation #2281541 by CK
Έκλεισε τα μάτια της.
She closed her eyes.
This sentence shows how to use the third-person possessive with μάτια.
Tatoeba #2701895 by Zeus, translation #2220330 by Hybrid
Έκλεισα τα μάτια μου.
I closed my eyes.
This sentence demonstrates the use of the first-person possessive with μάτια.
Tatoeba #5597778 by Zeus, translation #2307999 by CK
Τα μάτια σας είναι πολύ όμορφα.
Your eyes are very beautiful.
Τα ματάκια σου είναι γλυκά.
Your eyes are sweet.
Τα ματάκια μου λάμπουν όταν χαμογελάς.
My eyes sparkle when you smile.
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Anastasia is complimenting Kostas on his appearance.

Αναστασία Anastasia

Έχεις πολύ όμορφα μάτια, Κώστα.
Écheis polý ómorfa mátia, Kósta.
You have very beautiful eyes, Kostas.
Κώστας Kostas

Ευχαριστώ, Αναστασία. Εσύ επίσης.
Efcharistó, Anastasía. Esý epísis.
Thank you, Anastasia. You too.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Πού τα πήρες τα γυαλιά σου;
Poú ta píres ta gyalá sou?
Where did you get your glasses?
Κώστας Kostas

Τα πήρα για να προστατεύω τα μάτια μου.
Ta píra gia na prostatévo ta mátia mou.
I got them to protect my eyes.

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