δίδυμοι
dídymoi
The Greek word for twins is δίδυμοι (dídymoi).
The term is used to describe two children born at the same time to the same mother.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular neuter form of the word is δίδυμα.
How do you pronounce it?
dídymoi
Did you know?
- The English word 'didymus' used in some biblical translations for 'the twin' is a direct transliteration of the Greek δίδυμος.
- Ancient Greek texts used δίδυμοι not only for biological twins but also for dualistic philosophical concepts that exist in pairs.
- The word δίδυμοι is also used in Greek astronomy to name the constellation Gemini, which translates literally as 'the twins'.
Examples in context
- Είμαστε δίδυμοι. Συχνά ο κόσμος με μπερδεύει με τον αδελφό μου.We are twins. People often mistake me for my brother.This sentence demonstrates how to use δίδυμοι when stating that you are twins.Tatoeba #3003701 by mululatv, translation #249002 by CK
- Είστε στ' αλήθεια δίδυμοι;Are you really twins?This sentence shows how to use δίδυμοι when asking a question about whether someone is a twin.Tatoeba #9088459 by Nylez, translation #9944486 by ddnktr
- Οι αδερφοί είναι δίδυμοι.The siblings are twins.
- Οι κολλητοί μου είναι διδυμάκια.My friends are twins.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Anastasia are looking at an old family photo.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚοίτα αυτό το μωρό! Είναι δίδυμοι;Koíta aftó to moró! Eínai dídymoi?Look at this baby! Are they twins?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, ο Γιώργος και η Μαρία είναι δίδυμοι.Nai, o Giórgos kai i María eínai dídymoi.Yes, Giorgos and Maria are twins.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΔεν μοιάζουν καθόλου τώρα.Den moiyázoun kathólou tóra.They don't look alike at all now.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΈχεις δίκιο, αλλά τότε ήταν ίδιοι.Écheis díkio, allá tóte ítan ídioi.You're right, but back then they were identical.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
