το μωρό μου
to moro mou
In Greek, the phrase "my baby" is expressed as το μωρό μου (to moro mou).
This phrase is used to refer to one's own infant or young child.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "the baby mine" because Greek uses the definite article το (the) along with the possessive pronoun μου (mine).
Which one should you use?
Το μωράκι μου means "my little baby," and Το κουκλάκι μου translates to "my little doll" and is an informal term of endearment for babies and toddlers.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "my babies," you must change both the article and the noun to τα μωρά μου.
How do you pronounce it?
to moro mou
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Αυτό είναι το μωρό μου.This is my baby.This sentence is useful for introducing your baby.Tatoeba #5613384 by Zeus, translation #1898108 by CK
- Το μωρό μου έχει κατουρήσει την πάνα του.My baby has peed in his nappy.This sentence is useful for describing a situation involving your baby and their nappy.Tatoeba #3473805 by Zeus, translation #3456681 by Jesse
- Το μωρό μου κοιμάται τώρα.To moro mou kimatai tora.My baby is sleeping now.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are talking about their child's growth.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, δες πώς μεγάλωσε το μωρό μου!Kósta, des pós megálose to moró mou!Kostas, look how much my baby has grown!
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι αλήθεια, είναι ήδη τόσο μεγάλο.Eínai alítheia, eínai ídi tóso megálo.It's true, they are already so big.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤο μωρό μου μαθαίνει να περπατάει.To moró mou mathánei na perpatáei.My baby is learning to walk.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι υπέροχο να το βλέπεις!Eínai ypérocho na to vlépis!It's wonderful to see it!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μου, μωρό, το, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
