μήτρα
mítra/ˈmi.tɾa/feminine
The Greek word for "womb" is μήτρα (mítra).
μήτρα refers to the uterus. It is commonly used in medical contexts, educational materials and formal discussions.
Meaning: uterus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form μήτρα is a feminine noun. Its genitive singular form, meaning "of the womb", is μήτρας.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈmi.tɾa/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek, the word μήτρα was used as a root for 'metropolis', as the 'mother city' acted as the womb from which other colonies were born.
- In Ancient Greek medicine, the μήτρα was believed to be a living creature that could move around the body, causing 'hysteria' if it became displaced.
- The word μήτρα shares the same root as μητέρα, meaning 'mother'. This reflects the ancient linguistic connection between the organ of birth and the identity of the parent.
Examples in context
- Η μήτρα είναι το όργανο στο εσωτερικό της γυναίκας όπου εμβρυώνεται και αναπτύσσεται το έμβρυο.The womb is the organ inside a woman's body where the embryo is conceived and develops.
- Ο γιατρός εξέτασε τη μήτρα της.O giatró exétase ti mítra tis.The doctor examined her womb.
Example conversation
A couple discussing a medical report.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟ γιατρός είπε ότι η μήτρα είναι υγιής.O giatrós ípe óti i mitra einai ygiís.The doctor said that the uterus is healthy.
- Νίκος NikosΑυτό είναι πολύ καλό νέο, Κυριακή.Aftó einai polý kaló néo, Kyriakí.That is very good news, Kyriaki.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, τώρα μπορούμε να προχωρήσουμε.Ne, tóra μπορούμε na prochorísoume.Yes, now we can move forward.
- Νίκος NikosΕίμαι πολύ χαρούμενος για εσένα.Eímai polý charoúmenos gia eséna.I am very happy for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “womb” translations and entries μήτρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
