Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| κοπέλα | kopéla | feminine | |
| κορίτσι | korítsi | /koˈɾi.t͡si/ | neuter |
| φιλενάδα | filenáda | /fi.leˈna.ða/ | feminine |
These terms are used to describe a female partner in a romantic relationship. While κοπέλα is a common way to refer to a girlfriend, other words like φιλενάδα or even Φίλη (which typically means 'friend') can be used depending on the context and the level of intimacy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Κοπέλα μου is an informal way to refer to a girlfriend and literally translates to 'my girl'.
Which one should you use?
The forms provided offer different nuances. κορίτσι is a neuter noun. κοπέλα is a feminine noun. φιλενάδα is also a feminine noun. Additionally, while Φίλη primarily translates to 'friend', it can also be used to refer to a female romantic partner and Σύζυγος is typically used in marital contexts but can also refer to a girlfriend.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word κοπέλα changes to κοπέλας in the genitive case to indicate possession, such as in the phrase της κοπέλας μου (of my girlfriend).
How do you pronounce it?
kopéla
Did you know?
- The word κοπέλα has a surprising ancestral link to the Slavic word for a 'sprout' or 'shoot', though its historical path through Byzantine Greek also involved meanings related to 'servant' or 'stepdaughter'.
- The word κόρη, which is the ancient ancestor of the word for girl, is still the linguistic root for many modern Greek terms related to young women.
Examples in context
- Έχει ο Τομ φιλενάδα;Does Tom have a girlfriend?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a girlfriend using the form φιλενάδα.Tatoeba #7759302 by eypros, translation #1040730 by CK
- Η κοπέλα μου είναι Καναδή.My girlfriend is Canadian.This sentence is useful for describing a partner using the form κοπέλα.Tatoeba #5603072 by Zeus, translation #3825918 by CK
- Μη μιλάς έτσι για την κοπέλα μου.Don't talk about my girlfriend like that.This sentence is useful for telling someone not to speak about a partner using the form κοπέλα.Tatoeba #5475201 by Zeus, translation #3581041 by CK
- Η κοπέλα μου είναι πολύ όμορφηMy girlfriend is very beautiful.
- Η κοπέλα μου με καταλαβαίνει πάνταMy girlfriend always understands me.
- Είμαι τόσο υπερήφανος που η κοπέλα μου είναι τόσο όμορφηI am so proud that my girlfriend is so beautiful.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are talking about his new relationship.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠού γνώρισες την κοπέλα σου;Pou gnorises tin kopela sou?Where did you meet your girlfriend?
- Κώστας KostasΤη γνώρισα στη σχολή.Ti gnorisa sti scholi.I met her at college.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι ωραία η κοπέλα σου;Einai oraia i kopela sou?Is your girlfriend pretty?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, είναι πανέμορφη.Nai, einai panemorfi.Yes, she is beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “girlfriend” translations and entries κοπέλα, κορίτσι, φιλενάδα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κοπέλα, κορίτσι, φιλενάδα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
