Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| δικός μου | dikós mou | masculine |
| δικιά μου | dikiá mou | feminine |
| δική μου | dikí mou | feminine |
| δικό μου | dikó mou | neuter |
| δικοί μου | dikoí mou | masculine, plural |
| δικές μου | dikés mou | feminine, plural |
| δικά μου | diká mou | neuter, plural |
The phrase is used as a possessive pronoun to indicate that something belongs to the speaker. If you are looking for a noun meaning an excavation for ore or a military exploding device, use ορυχείο, μεταλλείο or νάρκη instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective δικός, meaning 'own' and the possessive pronoun μου, meaning 'of me'.
Which one should you use?
The form you choose depends on the gender and number of the noun you are referring to. Use δικός μου for masculine nouns and δική μου or δικιά μου for feminine nouns. Use δικό μου for a single neuter noun, such as το παιδί (the child). For plural objects, use δικοί μου for masculine, δικές μου for feminine and δικά μου for neuter plural groups, such as τα παιχνίδια (the toys).
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How does it change in a sentence?
The form of 'mine' must agree in gender and number with the noun it refers to, rather than the person who owns it.
How do you pronounce it?
dikós mou
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the masculine δικός μου for all objects. You must change the form to match the gender of the object you are claiming ownership of.
Did you know?
- In Greek, using δικός μου instead of just μου adds a strong layer of emphasis. It transforms 'my book' into 'my own book', often used to signal a boundary or a proud claim of ownership.
- Because δικός μου emphasizes 'own', it is frequently used in emotional contexts, such as δικό μου παιδί to express a deep, personal bond rather than just biological paternity.
- The word δικός originally carried the connotation of being 'special' or 'particular' to an individual, emphasizing the 'exclusive' nature of ownership.
Examples in context
- Δεν είναι δικό μου.It isn't mine.This sentence is useful for expressing that a neuter object is not yours.Tatoeba #5613388 by Zeus, translation #42378 by CK
- Δεν είναι δική μου.It's not mine.This sentence is useful for expressing that a feminine object is not yours.Tatoeba #5613389 by Zeus, translation #1894573 by CK
- Αυτά είναι δικά μου.These are mine.This sentence is useful for expressing that a group of neuter objects are yours.Tatoeba #2652838 by Zeus, translation #2252705 by CK
- Αυτό το στυλό είναι δικό μου.This pen is mine.
- Αυτή η καρέκλα είναι δική μου.This chair is mine.
- Το βιβλίο είναι δικό μου.The book is mine.
- Έχεις το λάδι μου;Do you have my oil?
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Example conversation
George and Anastasia are looking at a pile of bags.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι αυτός ο τσάντα δικός μου;Einai aftos o tsanta dikos mou?Is this bag mine?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, αυτός είναι δικός μου.Ochi, aftos einai dikos mou.No, this one is mine.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού είναι ο δικός μου τότε;Pou einai o dikos mou tote?Where is mine then?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι εκεί δίπλα στο τραπέζι.Einai ekei dipla sto trapezi.It is over there next to the table.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mine” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
