η καρδιά μου
i kardia mou
The English phrase "my heart" is translated into Greek as η καρδιά μου (i kardia mou).
This phrase refers to the muscular organ in a person's chest that pumps blood.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun η καρδιά (the heart) and the possessive pronoun μου (of me/my).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on its role in a sentence. When the phrase is used in the genitive case to show possession or follows certain prepositions, it becomes της καρδιάς μου. If the phrase is the direct object of a verb, it takes the accusative form την καρδιά μου.
How do you pronounce it?
i kardia mou
Did you know?
- In Greek, καρδιά refers not only to the organ but also to the 'heart' or center of a fruit or vegetable, like the core of an artichoke.
- While English speakers say 'my heart' to express love, a Greek speaker might use καρδιά μου as a vocative address, calling a person 'my heart' directly.
- The word καρδιά appears in many ancient Greek philosophical texts to describe the seat of both emotion and intellect, not just a pump for blood.
Examples in context
- Η καρδιά μου είναι δική σου.My heart is yours.This sentence is useful for saying that my heart is yours using η καρδιά μου.Tatoeba #5516677 by Zeus, translation #4500056 by CK
- Ματώνει η καρδιά μου.My heart bleeds.This sentence is useful for expressing that my heart bleeds using η καρδιά μου.Tatoeba #1400290 by enteka, translation #1400294 by enteka
- Η καρδιά μου πάει να σπάσει.My heart is pounding.This sentence is useful for saying that my heart is pounding using η καρδιά μου.Tatoeba #1400275 by enteka, translation #1037114 by GPHemsley
- Η καρδιά μου χτυπά για σένα.My heart beats for you.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria tells George she is feeling unwell.
- Μαρία MariaΝιώθω πως η καρδιά μου χτυπάει γρήγορα.Niotho pos i kardia mou chtypaei grygora.I feel like my heart is beating fast.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠρέπει να πάμες στον γιατρό, Μαρία.Prepei na pames ston giatro, Maria.You should go to the doctor, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, η καρδιά μου με ανησυχεί.Nai, i kardia mou me anisychei.Yes, my heart is worrying me.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα σε συνοδεύσω τώρα.Tha se sinodevso tora.I will accompany you now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
