νεφρό
nefró/neˈfɾo/neuter
The English word "kidney" is translated into Greek as νεφρό (nefró).
The word refers to the organ in the body.
Meaning: an organ in the body (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of νεφρό is νεφρά. To describe things pertaining to the kidney, such as a "renal artery", use the adjective νεφρικός.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /neˈfɾo/ (nefró).
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek literature, the νεφρός was sometimes believed to be the seat of emotions and desires, similar to how the 'heart' is used in English.
- In some traditional Greek culinary contexts, kidneys are referred to as νεφρά and are often prepared as 'meze' or small appetizers.
- The Greek word νεφρό is the root of the English word 'nephrology' and the medical term 'nephritis'.
Examples in context
- Ο γιατρός εξέτασε τα νεφρά μου.The doctor examined my kidneys.
- Χρειάζεται να κάνω εξετάσεις στο νεφρό.I need to get tests done on the kidney.
- Ο γιατρός εξέτασε τον νεφρό.O giatrós exétase ton nefró.The doctor examined the kidney.
Example conversation
At a medical appointment.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤι έχω στον νεφρό μου, Μαρία;Ti écho ston nefró mou, María?What do I have in my kidney, Maria?
- Μαρία MariaΈχεις έναν μικρό cálculo στο νεφρό.Écheis énan mikró kalkó sto nefró.You have a small stone in the kidney.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι επικίνδυνο για τον νεφρό;Eínai epikýndyno gia ton nefró?Is it dangerous for the kidney?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, Γιώργο, θα περάσει σύντομα.Óchi, Giórgo, tha perásei sýntoma.No, Giorgos, it will pass soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kidney” translations and entries νεφρό, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
