κρίνος
krínos
The English word lily is translated into Greek as κρίνος (krínos).
The word refers to the flower in the genus Lilium.
Meaning: flower in the genus Lilium (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of κρίνος is κρίνοι.
How do you pronounce it?
krínos
Did you know?
- The term κρίνος is also used in Greek botanical terminology to describe certain types of sea anemones.
- In Greek Orthodox iconography, the κρίνος is a standard visual shorthand used to identify the Virgin Mary through her symbol of purity.
- In some Greek folk traditions, the κρίνος is viewed as a symbol of the resurrection and is often associated with Easter celebrations.
Examples in context
- Έχω πολλά κρίνα στον κήπο μουI have many lilies in my garden.
- Η λευκή γοητεία του κρίνου είναι ανεπανάληπτηThe white charm of the lily is incomparable.
- Ο κρίνος έχει πολύ γλυκό άρωμα.O krínos ékhei polý glykó ároma.The lily has a very sweet scent.
Example conversation
Kostas and Eleni are walking through a botanical garden.
- Κώστας KostasΚόιτα, Ελένη, αυτός ο κρίνος είναι τεράστιος!Kóita, Eléni, aftós o krínos eínai terástios!Look, Eleni, this lily is huge!
- Ελένη EleniΈχει πραγματικά εντυπωσιακό χρώμα.Échei pragmatiká entyposiakó chróma.It really has an impressive color.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλεις να βγάλω μια φωτογραφία του;Théleis na vgálo mia fotografía tou?Do you want me to take a photo of it?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, θα ήταν πολύ ωραία.Nai, tha ítan polý oraía.Yes, that would be very nice.
