όμορφος άντρας
ómorfos ántras/ˈo.moɾ.fos ˈa.(n)dɾas/word by word
The Greek phrase for "handsome man" is όμορφος άντρας (ómorfos ántras).
This phrase is used to describe a man who is physically attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective όμορφος (beautiful/handsome) and the noun άντρας (man).
How do you pronounce it?
It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st of 5 syllables.
Did you know?
- The second part of the word όμορφος, μορφή, is the same root used in the English word 'morphing' or 'metamorphosis'.
- In Greek, calling a man όμορφος can sometimes imply a more delicate or 'pretty' kind of beauty rather than a rugged masculinity.
- While άντρας is commonly used for 'man', the word άνδρας is the more formal or classic version of the same noun.
Examples in context
- Είναι ένας πολύ όμορφος άντρας.Einai enas poly omorfos anthras.He is a very handsome man.
- Αυτός ο όμορφος άντρας είναι ο ηθοποιός.Aftos o omorfos anthras einai o ithopios.This handsome man is the actor.
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are talking about a new colleague.
- Μαρία MariaΕίδες τον νέο συνάδελφο;Eides ton neo synadelfo?Did you see the new colleague?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι όμορφος άντρας.Nai, einai omorfosអntras.Yes, he is a handsome man.
- Μαρία MariaΣυμφωνώ, είναι πραγματικά γοητευτικός.Symfono, einai pragmatika goiteftikos.I agree, he is really charming.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι επίσης πολύ ευγενικός.Einai episis poly evgenikos.He is also very polite.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (όμορφος, άντρας) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries άντρας, όμορφος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
