μου
mou
The Greek word for "my" is μου (mou).
The word μου is used as a possessive determiner to indicate that something belongs to the speaker.
Meaning: belonging to me (det)
How does it change in a sentence?
In Greek, the possessive pronoun μου follows the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
mou
Did you know?
- Greek has a distinct way of expressing 'my' for things that are considered an inseparable part of the self, such as body parts, often omitting μου entirely in favor of a definite article.
- In Greek, adding μου to a name, like Γιώργος μου, is a common way to show intimacy or tenderness toward that person.
- The word μου is actually a form of the genitive case, meaning the phrase 'my book' literally translates to 'the book of me' in a grammatical sense.
Examples in context
- Είσαι η φίλη μου.You are my friend.This sentence shows how to use μου with a noun to indicate a relationship.Tatoeba #3099434 by Zeus, translation #370562 by saeb
- Έιναι ο γιος μου.He's my son.This sentence demonstrates the placement of μου after a noun to indicate a relationship.Tatoeba #4703617 by pinkmpnster, translation #4703087 by CH
- Με τις ευχές μου.Be my guest.This sentence shows μου used within a common idiomatic expression.Tatoeba #5412608 by NIKOLAS, translation #38539 by sacredceltic
- Μου άρεσε πολύ η παρουσίασή μου.I liked my presentation very much.
- Το βιβλίο είναι δικό μου.The book is mine.
- Είμαι χαρούμενος για την απόφασή μου.I am happy about my decision.
- Αγάπη μου, έχεις δει το κινητό μου;Darling, have you seen my phone?
- Η ομάδα μου κέρδισε τον αγώνα!My team won the match!
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Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are talking about their belongings at home.
- Μαρία MariaΠού είναι το κλειδί μου;Pou einai to kleidi mou;Where is my key?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι στον φάκελό μου.Einai ston fakelo mou.It is in my folder.
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Γιώργε.Efcharisto poli, Giorge.Thank you very much, Giorgos.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠαρακαλώ, Μαρία.Parakalo, Maria.You're welcome, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “my” translations and entries μου, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
