όμορφο κορίτσι
omorfo koritsi
The English phrase "pretty girl" is translated into Greek as όμορφο κορίτσι (omorfo koritsi).
This phrase is used to describe a girl or young woman who is physically attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is όμορφο κορίτσι, while the plural form for "pretty girls" is όμορφα κορίτσια. Additionally, the adjective όμορφη can be used to mean "pretty" or "beautiful".
How do you pronounce it?
omorfo koritsi
Did you know?
- If you use the adjective όμορφο to describe a girl, you are using a word that stems from the Ancient Greek concept of 'order' and 'proportion'.
- In Greece, calling a grown woman a κορίτσι is often a playful or flirtatious way to suggest she retains a youthful spirit.
- While όμορφο κορίτσι is a standard way to say 'pretty girl', Greeks often use the word φωτεινή (bright/luminous) to describe a girl with a radiant or beautiful presence.
Examples in context
- Πόσο όμορφη κοπέλα είσαι!You are such a beautiful girl!
- Είναι ένα πολύ όμορφο κορίτσι.Eínai éna polý ómorfo korítsi.She is a very pretty girl.
- Είδα ένα όμορφο κορίτσι στο πάρκο.Eída éna ómorfo korítsi sto párko.I saw a pretty girl in the park.
- Το όμορφο κορίτσι χαμογελάει πάντα.To ómorfo korítsi chamogelaí pánta.The pretty girl always smiles.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are looking at a childhood photograph.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚόιτα τι όμορφο κορίτσι ήμουν τότε!Koita ti omorfo koritsi imoun tote!Look what a pretty girl I was then!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΉσουν πράγματι πολύ γλυκιά.Isoun pragmatikai poly glykia.You really were very sweet.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕυχαριστώ, Δημήτρη.Efcharisto, Dimitri.Thank you, Dimitris.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠαρακαλώ, Κυριακή.Parakalo, Kyriaki.You're welcome, Kyriaki.
