ο όμορφος πρίγκιπάς μου
o ómorfos príngipás mou
The phrase ο όμορφος πρίγκιπάς μου (o ómorfos príngipás mou) is the Greek way to say "my handsome prince."
This phrase is an affectionate term used to describe a man who is both physically attractive and beloved.
How do you pronounce it?
o ómorfos príngipás mou
Did you know?
- The Greek root μορφή found in this phrase is the direct ancestor of the English word 'metamorphosis'.
- The word πρίγκιπας is not a native Greek root but was borrowed from the Latin 'princeps', which means 'first' or 'foremost'.
- While 'handsome' and 'beautiful' are often distinct in English, the word όμορφος is used interchangeably for both men and women in Greek.
Example conversation
Maria is greeting Kostas at the door.
- Μαρία MariaΓεια σου, ο όμορφος πρίγκιπάς μου!Ya sou, o omorfos prigkipas mou!Hello, my handsome prince!
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ, Μαρία! Είσαι υπέροχη.Efcharisto, Maria! Eisai yperochi.Thank you, Maria! You are wonderful.
- Μαρία MariaΠώς ήταν η μέρα σου;Pos itan i mera sou?How was your day?
- Κώστας KostasΉταν καλή, τώρα που σε είδα.Itan kali, tora pou se eida.It was good, now that I see you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μου, ο, όμορφος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
