μύτη
mýti/ˈmiti/feminine
The Greek word for "nose" is μύτη (mýti).
μύτη is a noun used to refer to the protuberance on the face.
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
μύτη is a feminine noun. To indicate possession, such as "of the nose", use the genitive singular form μύτης. The plural form, used to refer to multiple noses, is μύτες.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mýti and the IPA is /ˈmiti/.
Did you know?
- In traditional Greek folk beliefs, a 'twitching' μύτη was sometimes interpreted as a superstitious omen that a guest was about to arrive.
- The modern word μύτη actually descends from an Ancient Greek word meaning 'snout' rather than the classical term for 'nose'.
- In some Greek idioms, mentioning the μύτη is used to describe a very small amount of something, similar to the English expression 'a smidge' or 'a tiny bit'.
Examples in context
- Η μύτη σας τρέχει.Your nose is running!This example is useful for describing a running nose using μύτη.Tatoeba #5521985 by Zeus, translation #5477142 by carlosalberto
- Έξυσε τη μύτη του.He scratched his nose.This example shows the action of scratching one's nose using μύτη.Tatoeba #7766429 by eypros, translation #7386057 by CH
- Με τρώει η μύτη μου.My nose itches.This example demonstrates how to say that one's nose is itching using μύτη.Tatoeba #5605569 by Zeus, translation #1369203 by sacredceltic
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Example conversation
A man is describing his facial features to a woman.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΗ μύτη σου είναι πολύ λεπτή.I miti sou einai poly lepti.Your nose is very thin.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ, η μύτη μου είναι το αγαπητό μου χαρακτηριστικό.Efcharisto, i miti mou einai to agapito mou charaktiristiko.Thank you, my nose is my favorite feature.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΣου ταιριάζει πολύ.Sou tairiazi poly.It suits you a lot.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ για το κομπλιμέντο.Efcharisto gia to komplimento.Thank you for the compliment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nose” translations and entries μύτη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μύτη, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
