είσαι πανέμορφη
eisai panemorfi
The Greek phrase for "you look beautiful" is είσαι πανέμορφη (eisai panemorfi).
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a woman that she is very attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form είσαι πανέμορφη is gender-specific and can only be used when addressing a female.
How do you pronounce it?
eisai panemorfi
Did you know?
- In some traditional contexts, a person might respond to είσαι πανέμορφη by touching a piece of wood or making a gesture to ward off the 'mati' or evil eye.
- The root of the word μορφή is shared with the English word 'morphology'. This connects the Greek compliment to the scientific study of how things are shaped and structured.
- The verb είσαι means 'you are' rather than 'you look'. In Greek, beauty is often stated as an inherent state of being rather than a temporary appearance.
Examples in context
- Κυρία Παπαδοπούλου, φαίνεστε όμορφη σήμερα!Mrs. Papadopoulou, you look beautiful today!
- Μαρία, είσαι όμορφη με αυτό το φόρεμα!Maria, you look beautiful in this dress!
Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are getting ready for a dinner party.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕλένη, είσαι πανέμορφη με αυτό το χρώμα.Eléni, eísai panéμορφi me aftó to chróma.Eleni, you look beautiful in this color.
- Ελένη EleniΣ’ ευχαριστώ πολύ, Δημήτρη!S' efcharistó polý, Dimítri!Thank you very much, Dimitris!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίμαστε έτοιμοι να φύγουμε τώρα.Eímaste étoimoi na fýgoume tóra.We are ready to leave now.
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, πάμε να φύγουμε.Nai, páme na fýgoume.Yes, let's go.
