η ψυχή μου
i psychí mou
The English phrase "my soul" is translated into Greek as η ψυχή μου (i psychí mou).
The phrase refers to the spiritual or immaterial essence of a person. When used colloquially as a term of endearment for a person, the definite article η is often dropped, leaving just ψυχή μου.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase η ψυχή μου is composed of the definite article η (the), the noun ψυχή (soul) and the possessive pronoun μου (my).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the genitive case, used to indicate possession or relationship (such as "the peace of my soul"), the phrase changes to της ψυχής μου.
How do you pronounce it?
i psychí mou
Did you know?
- The word ψυχή also refers to a butterfly in some Greek contexts. This is due to the ancient belief that butterflies were the souls of the deceased fluttering around.
- The Greek word ψυχή is the root of the English word 'psychology'. While it means 'soul' in a spiritual context, it refers to the 'mind' in a scientific context.
- In Ancient Greece, ψυχή originally referred to the 'breath' of life. The Greeks believed the soul was literally the air that left the body at the moment of death.
Examples in context
- Η ψυχή μου, πόσο σε αγαπώ.My soul, how much I love you.
- Αγάπη μου, είσαι η ψυχούλα μου.My love, you are my soul.
- Η ψυχή μου είναι ήρεμη σήμερα.I psychi mou einai irimi simera.My soul is calm today.
- Νιώθω σαν η ψυχή μου να φεύγει.Niotheo san i psychi mou na fevgei.I feel as if my soul is leaving.
- Η ψυχή μου αναζητά την αλήθεια.I psychi mou anazita tin alitheia.My soul seeks the truth.
