στόμα
stóma/ˈsto.ma/neuter
The Greek word for mouth is στόμα (stóma).
The word στόμα refers to the opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
Meaning: the opening of a creature through which food is ingested (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
στόμα is a neuter noun. In the accusative case, the form remains στόμα. To indicate possession or relation, such as 'of the mouth', use the genitive form στόματος.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈsto.ma/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In botany, the term 'stoma' for the tiny pores on a leaf comes directly from the Greek word στόμα.
- The English word 'stoma' is a direct relative of the Greek στόμα, but in English it refers to a medical opening rather than a biological mouth.
- While 'στόμα' refers to the anatomical mouth, if you want to talk about the 'mouth' of a river, Greeks use the word στόμιο.
Examples in context
- Άνοιξε το στόμα σου!Open your mouth!This sentence is useful for practicing a command using στόμα.Tatoeba #5358625 by Zeus, translation #1664 by CE
- Την φίλησα στο στόμα.I kissed her on the mouth.This sentence shows how to use στόμα when describing a kiss.Tatoeba #7771419 by amoeba, translation #1723344 by belgavox
- Το στόμα μου ξηράθηκε.My mouth is dry.This sentence illustrates how to describe a physical sensation involving στόμα.Tatoeba #3751277 by ggia, translation #1740261 by belgavox
- Κλείσε το στόμα σου!Shut your mouth!
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giorgos and Maria are at the dentist's office.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΆνοιξε το στόμα σου, Γιώργο.Ánoixe to stóma sou, Giórgo.Open your mouth, Giorgos.
- Μαρία MariaΠονάει το στόμα μου εδώ.Ponáei to stóma mou edó.My mouth hurts here.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚλείσε το στόμα σου τώρα.Klíse to stóma sou tóra.Close your mouth now.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι όλα εντάξει με το στόμα μου;Eínai óla entáxei me to stóma mou?Is everything okay with my mouth?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouth” translations and entries στόμα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries στόμα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
