ο φίλος μου
o filos mou
ο φίλος μου (o filos mou) is the Greek phrase for my friend.
The phrase refers to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and trust.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the definite article ο (the), the noun φίλος (friend) and the possessive pronoun μου (my).
Which one should you use?
You can use Ο φίλος μου ο κολλητός if you specifically mean my best friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Greek, the form changes based on gender and grammatical case. Use η φίλη μου to refer to a female friend. If you are using the genitive case to show possession (for example, to say 'the book of my friend'), the feminine form becomes της φίλης μου.
How do you pronounce it?
o filos mou
Did you know?
- The word κολλητός, used to mean 'best friend', literally translates to 'stuck' or 'glued', implying a bond that is inseparable.
- In modern Greek social settings, people often use φίλε (friend) as a casual way to address a stranger, similar to using 'mate' in British English.
- In some contexts, φίλος can be used to describe a romantic partner or a spouse, which can lead to ambiguity for outsiders.
Examples in context
- Είσαι ο φίλος μου.You are my friend.This sentence shows how to identify someone as ο φίλος μου.Tatoeba #3099433 by Zeus, translation #370562 by saeb
- Ο φίλος μου δεν παίζει τένις.My friend doesn't play tennis.This sentence uses ο φίλος μου to describe someone's hobbies.Tatoeba #5517761 by Zeus, translation #1899347 by Eldad
- Ο φίλος μου με παράτησε.My friend dumped me.This sentence uses ο φίλος μου in a context of a broken relationship.Tatoeba #1310671 by enteka, translation #9404668 by Nylez
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Example conversation
Kyriaki introduces her friend to Kostas.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, αυτός είναι ο φίλος μου.Kota, aftos einai o filos mou.Kostas, this is my friend.
- Κώστας KostasΧαίρομαι που σε γνωρίζω.Cheromai pou se gnorizo.I am glad to meet you.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟ φίλος μου είναι γιατρός.O filos mou einai giatros.My friend is a doctor.
- Κώστας KostasΤι ενδιαφέρον!Ti endiaferon!How interesting!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
