όρχεις
orcheis
The Greek word for testicles is όρχεις (orcheis).
This term refers to the two oval organs in the male reproductive system that produce sperm.
How do you pronounce it?
orcheis
Did you know?
- The word όρχεις is the direct ancestor of the English medical term 'orchidectomy' and the botanical term 'orchid', as the flower's shape was thought to resemble them.
- In modern Greek, using the formal term όρχεις in a casual conversation can actually sound more jarring than using a vulgar slang term because it is so clinically detached.
- While όρχεις is anatomically correct, Greek speakers frequently use metaphors involving 'eggs' αυγά to refer to testicles in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Ο γιατρός εξέταζε τους όρχεις του ασθενή.The doctor examined the patient's testicles.
- Ο γιατρός εξέτασε τους όρχεις του.O giatros exetase tous orchis tou.The doctor examined his testicles.
- Υπάρχει κάποιος πόνος στους όρχεις;Yparchei kapios ponos stous orchis;Is there any pain in the testicles?
Example conversation
A woman is helping her husband prepare for a medical appointment.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤι είπε ο γιατρός για τους όρχεις σου;Ti eípe o giatrós gia tous órcheis sou?What did the doctor say about your testicles?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίπε ότι είναι όλα φυσιολογικά, Κυριακή.Eípe óti eínai óla fysio-logiká, Kyriakí.He said everything is normal, Kyriaki.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑυτό είναι πολύ καλό νέο, Δημήτρη.Autó eínai polý kaló néo, Dimítri.That is very good news, Dimitris.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, είμαι πολύ ανακουφισμένος.Nai, eímai polý anaku-fisménos.Yes, I am very relieved.
