ποντίκι
pontíki/ponˈdi.ci/neuter
The Greek word for mouse is ποντίκι (pontíki). Wiktionary also lists ποντικός (pontikós).
Meaning: rodent of the genus Mus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ποντίκι | pontíki | /ponˈdi.ci/ | neuter |
| ποντικός | pontikós | /pon.diˈkos/ | masculine |
The term refers to a rodent of the genus Mus.
Which one should you use?
ποντίκι is the common neuter form used for the animal in general. ποντικός is the masculine form used when specifically assigning a male gender to the rodent.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the neuter noun ποντίκι is ποντίκια.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables. The stress is on the second syllable: /ponˈdi.ci/.
Did you know?
- Historically, the term used to describe a mouse in Ancient Greek, Pontikós mûs, actually referred to a type of weasel rather than a rodent.
- Ancient Greek had a different word for mouse, μῦς, which is a direct relative of the English word 'mouse'.
Examples in context
- Η γάτα κυνηγάει ένα ποντίκι.The cat chases a mouse.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the form ποντίκι to describe a cat chasing a mouse.Tatoeba #11989160 by alabama, translation #11989162 by alabama
- Το ποντίκι έτρεχε γύρω απ' το κρεβάτι.The mouse was running around under the bed.This sentence shows how to use the form ποντίκι in a sentence about a mouse running near a bed.Tatoeba #4945582 by _anna, translation #4943344 by AlanF_US
- Έπιασε ένα ποντίκι.She caught a mouse.This sentence illustrates the use of the form ποντίκι when describing catching a mouse.Tatoeba #2875383 by Zeus, translation #2875237 by Amastan
- Χρειάζομαι ένα ποντίκι για τον υπολογιστή μου.I need a mouse for my computer.
- Το νέο ποντίκι είναι ασύρματο.The new mouse is wireless.
- Ποντικάκια έχουν κάνει φωλιά στον κήπο μου.Some mice have made a nest in my garden.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are in the kitchen.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚώστα, νομίζω ότι είδα ένα ποντίκι!Kosta, nomizo oti eida ena pontiki!Kostas, I think I saw a mouse!
- Κώστας KostasΠού το είδες, Αναστασία;Pou to eides, Anastasia?Where did you see it, Anastasia?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠίσω από το ψυγείο.Piso apo to psigio.Behind the refrigerator.
- Κώστας KostasΘα βάλω μια παγίδα για το ποντίκι.Tha valo mia pagida gia to pontiki.I will put a trap for the mouse.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouse” translations and entries ποντίκι, ποντικός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ποντίκι, ποντικός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
