αυτό είναι όμορφο
afto einai omorfo
The phrase "this is beautiful" in Greek is translated as αυτό είναι όμορφο (afto einai omorfo).
This phrase is used to describe something that is visually pleasing or attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down into the following parts: αυτό means "this", είναι means "is" and όμορφο means "beautiful".
Which one should you use?
The form αυτό είναι όμορφο is used when referring to an abstract concept or a neuter noun. If you are specifically referring to a feminine noun, such as a flower or a view, you should use the feminine form αυτή είναι όμορφη.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase αυτό είναι όμορφο utilizes the neuter gender form for both αυτό (this) and όμορφο (beautiful) to refer to an abstract concept or a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
afto einai omorfo
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, calling a child όμορφο can sometimes be seen as an invitation for the 'evil eye', leading some parents to use a counter-phrase to protect the child.
- The root of όμορφο connects it to the English word 'morphology', the study of forms and structures.
- If a Greek speaker describes a person as όμορφος in a sarcastic tone, it can actually be a way of calling them vain or 'too' groomed.
Examples in context
- Αυτό είναι όμορφο.aftó eínai ómorfo.This is beautiful.
- Αυτό είναι όμορφο το δώρο σου.aftó eínai ómorfo to dóro sou.This gift of yours is beautiful.
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are looking at a painting in an art gallery.
- Νίκος NikosΑναστασία, κοίτα αυτό το έργο.Anastasia, kíta aftó to érgo.Anastasia, look at this work.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, αυτό είναι όμορφο!Ne, aftó eínai ómorfo!Yes, this is beautiful!
- Νίκος NikosΈχει πολύ έντονα χρώματα.Échei polý éntona chrómata.It has very intense colors.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πραγματικά εντυπωσιακό.Eínai pragmatiká entyposiakó.It is truly impressive.
