η κούκλα μου
i koukla mou
In Greek, "my doll" is η κούκλα μου (i koukla mou).
The phrase refers to a toy figure of a person that belongs to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine article η (the), the noun κούκλα (doll) and the possessive pronoun μου (my).
Which one should you use?
Η κουκλίτσα μου and Το κουκλίτσι μου are endearing, informal variations. Το κουκλίτσι μου is specifically used for female dolls.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on its role in a sentence. When used as a direct object, it becomes τη κούκλα μου. To indicate possession or relationship (the genitive case), use της κούκλας μου.
How do you pronounce it?
i koukla mou
Did you know?
- While 'doll' usually refers to a toy, in certain Greek slang contexts, the word κούκλα can be used to describe a very beautiful woman, similar to calling someone a 'stunner' in English.
- The word κούκλα actually shares its roots with the word for a 'hood' or 'cowl'. It stems from the Latin 'cuculla', which originally referred to a hooded garment.
- While η κούκλα μου is feminine, the diminutive version το κουκλίτσι μου switches to the neuter gender, despite still referring to a female figure.
Examples in context
- Η κούκλα μου μου αρέσει πολύ.I really like my doll.
- Το κουκλίτσι μου είναι πολύ όμορφο.My doll is very beautiful.
- Η κούκλα μου είναι εδώ.I koukla mou einai edo.My doll is here.
- Πού είναι η κούκλα μου;Pou einai i koukla mou;Where is my doll?
Example conversation
Anastasia is showing her toy to George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤι είναι αυτό, Αναστασία;Ti einai auto, Anastasia?What is this, Anastasia?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΑυτή είναι η κούκλα μου.Afti einai i koukla mou.This is my doll.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πολύ μικρή!Einai poly mikri!It is very small!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, μου αρέσει πολύ.Nai, mou aresei poly.Yes, I like it a lot.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries η, κούκλα, μου, CC BY-SA 4.0.
