How to Say "My Son" in Greek - How To Say Guide

ο γιος μου

o gios mou

The Greek phrase for "my son" is ο γιος μου (o gios mou).

This phrase is used by a parent to refer to their male child.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of the definite article ο (the), the noun γιος (son) and the possessive pronoun μου (my/mine).

When my son is the direct object of a sentence, the phrase changes to the accusative case τον γιο μου.

o gios mou

In Greece, the phrase ο γιος μου is often used by older people to address young men who are not their biological children as a sign of affection or paternal guidance.
The word γιος is a linguistic survivor that evolved from the Ancient Greek word υἱός. While the spelling changed, the core meaning of 'son' has remained constant for millennia.
In Greek, a parent may call their child παιδί meaning 'child' even after the child has become an adult, regardless of whether they are a γιος or a daughter.

Έιναι ο γιος μου.
He's my son.
This sentence shows how to identify someone as ο γιος μου.
Tatoeba #4703617 by pinkmpnster, translation #4703087 by CH
Ο γιος μου είναι πιο ψηλός από μένα.
My son is taller than me.
This sentence uses ο γιος μου to compare heights.
Tatoeba #5583296 by Zeus, translation #65534 by CK
Ο γιος μου είναι χήρος.
My son is a widower.
This sentence uses ο γιος μου to describe a marital status.
Tatoeba #1422863 by enteka, translation #9202889 by Nylez
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George and Anastasia are chatting at a neighborhood gathering.

Γιώργος Giorgos

Κοίτα, ο γιος μου παίζει ποδόσφαιρο!
Koíta, o yios mou paízei podósfairo!
Look, my son is playing football!
Αναστασία Anastasia

Είναι πολύ ταλαντούχος, Γιώργο.
Eínai polý talantoúchos, Giórgo.
He is very talented, George.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ναι, ο γιος μου αγαπάει τον σπορ.
Nai, o yios mou agapáei ton spor.
Yes, my son loves the sport.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Πρέπει να τον δούμε να παίζει.
Prépei na ton doúme na paízei.
We should see him play.

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