στομάχι
stomáchi/stoˈma.çi/neuter
The Greek word for stomach is στομάχι (stomáchi). Wiktionary also lists κοιλιά (koiliá).
Meaning: belly (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| στομάχι | stomáchi | /stoˈma.çi/ | neuter |
| κοιλιά | koiliá | /ciˈʎa/ | feminine |
The term is used to refer to the belly or abdomen.
Which one should you use?
While στομάχι refers to the anatomical organ (stomach), κοιλιά is more commonly used to refer to the belly or abdomen in a general sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
στομάχι is a neuter noun. κοιλιά is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of στομάχι is /stoˈma.çi/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word στομάχι shares a root with the Greek word for 'mouth' στόμα, reflecting the ancient view of the stomach as a second mouth.
- The word στομάχι is actually a 'diminutive' form, which in many languages implies a smaller or more delicate version of something.
- In ancient Greek, the word related to κοιλιά was often used to describe a 'cave' or a 'hollow' in the earth.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ έχει μια ουλή στο στομάχι του.Tom has a scar on his stomach.This sentence shows the use of στομάχι regarding a scar.Tatoeba #5438163 by Zeus, translation #5437762 by CK
- Στο στομάχι της νεκρής φάλαινας υπήρχε ένα σωρό από πλαστικά απορρίματα.There was a pile of plastic waste in the dead whale's stomach.This sentence shows the use of στομάχι regarding waste inside a whale.Tatoeba #7491933 by JimLimnios, translation #9210451 by Nylez
- Ανακατεύτηκε το στομάχι μου.My stomach is upset.This sentence shows the use of στομάχι when describing an upset stomach.Tatoeba #1364608 by enteka, translation #6703994 by Eccles17
- Το στομάχι μου πονάει.My stomach hurts.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nikos is telling Kyriaki that he cannot go out for dinner.
- Νίκος NikosΔεν μπορώ να έρθω, πονάει το στομάχι μου.Den boró na értho, ponái to stomáchi mou.I can't come, my stomach hurts.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤι έφαγες που σε πονέσει το στομάχι;Ti éfages pou se ponései to stomáchi?What did you eat that made your stomach hurt?
- Νίκος NikosΦαγάłem κάτι που δεν ήταν καλό.Fagálem káti pou den ítan kaló.I ate something that wasn't good.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠρέπει να ξεκουραστείς λοιπόν, Νίκο.Prépei na xekourastís loipón, Níko.You should rest then, Nikos.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stomach” translations and entries στομάχι, κοιλιά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κοιλιά, στομάχι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
