πόδι
pódi/ˈpo.ði/neuter
The Greek word for leg is πόδι (pódi).
πόδι refers to the lower limb from the groin to the ankle.
Meaning: lower limb from groin to ankle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of πόδι is πόδια. When using the genitive singular form to say 'of the leg', use του ποδιού.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈpo.ði/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable: pó-di.
Did you know?
- The word πόδι is actually a diminutive form, meaning it literally translates to 'little foot' in its original ancient context.
- Because πόδι is related to the ancient word πούς, you will find its linguistic relatives in English words like 'podiatrist' or 'octopus'.
- A person who is very tall or long-limbed might be described as μακροποδός, a word combining 'long' and πόδι.
Examples in context
- Έσπασα το πόδι μου.I broke my leg.This sentence is useful for expressing that you broke your leg using πόδι.Tatoeba #5609547 by Zeus, translation #259242 by CK
- Εγχειρίστηκε στο αριστερό του πόδι.He had surgery on his left leg.This sentence is useful for describing surgery on a left leg using πόδι.Tatoeba #2458867 by mululatv, translation #9258971 by Nylez
- Ο Τομ έχει μια ουλή στο δεξί του πόδι.Tom has a scar on his right leg.This sentence is useful for mentioning a scar on a right leg using πόδι.Tatoeba #5452865 by Zeus, translation #5296949 by CK
- Είχε ένα μικρό τραύμα στο ποδαράκι του από την πτώση.He had a small injury on his leg from the fall.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giorgos and Eleni are talking about a sports injury.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠονάει πολύ το πόδι μου.Ponai poly to podi mou.My leg hurts a lot.
- Ελένη EleniΠώς το τραυματίστηκες, Γιώργο;Pos to travmatistikes, Giorgo?How did you injure it, Giorgos?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈπεσα κατά λάθος στο γήπεδο.Epesa kata lathos sto gipedo.I fell by mistake on the field.
- Ελένη EleniΠρέπει να δείξεις το πόδι σε γιατρό.Prepei na deixis to podi se giatro.You should show your leg to a doctor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leg” translations and entries πόδι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πόδι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
