είσαι όμορφη
eísai ómorfi
είσαι όμορφη (eísai ómorfi) is the Greek way to say "you're beautiful".
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a woman or girl that she is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
The form είσαι όμορφη is used specifically for women. To tell a man he is beautiful, you should use the masculine form είσαι όμορφος.
How does it change in a sentence?
To tell a man he is beautiful, change the adjective ending to the masculine form είσαι όμορφος. The word όμορφη is the feminine form of beautiful.
How do you pronounce it?
eísai ómorfi
Did you know?
- The root of όμορφη is related to the concept of 'order' and 'neatness', implying that beauty is a form of harmonious arrangement.
- While είσαι όμορφη focuses on appearance, the word φωτεινή (bright/radiant) is often used poetically to describe a beauty that seems to glow from within.
- If you want to compliment a woman's specific feature, like her eyes, you would use the adjective όμορφα (neuter plural) to match the eyes, rather than the feminine form used for her.
Examples in context
- Κατά τη γνώμη μου, είσαι όμορφη.In my opinion, you're beautiful.This sentence shows how to express a personal opinion using είσαι όμορφη.Tatoeba #2634310 by Zeus, translation #2634309 by CM
- Είσαι όμορφη, αγαπημένη μου. Ω ναι, είσαι όμορφη.You're beautiful, my beloved. Oh yes, you're beautiful.This example demonstrates an affectionate way to use είσαι όμορφη.Tatoeba #9391945 by lefterav, translation #9433144 by Nylez
- Κανείς δεν νοιάζεται για σένα εκτός κι αν είσαι όμορφη, πλούσια ή νεκρή.Nobody cares about you unless you're beautiful, rich, or dead.This sentence provides a context where είσαι όμορφη is used among other qualities.Tatoeba #11912717 by carlosalberto, translation #11912702 by carlosalberto
- Καλημέρα! Είσαι τόσο όμορφη σήμερα!Good morning! You're so beautiful today!
- Είστε γοητευτική! Τραβάτε τα βλέμματα όλων!You're charming! You attract everyone's attention!
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are getting ready for a date.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔε ξέρω τι να φορέσω.De xéro ti na foréso.I don't know what to wear.
- Νίκος NikosΟτιδήποτε θα σου ταιριάζει, είσαι όμορφη.Otipodípte tha sou tairiázi, eísai ómorphi.Anything will suit you, you're beautiful.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Νίκο!Efcharistó polý, Níko!Thank you so much, Nikos!
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι η αλήθεια.Eínai i alítheia.It's the truth.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
