Palabra Lexi · common words in Greek
How to say "baby" in Greek
"Baby" in Greek is μωρό (moró), pronounced mo-RO (stress on the syllable in capitals). It is a neuter noun (το μωρό, plural τα μωρά).
| Greek | μωρό |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | moró |
| Pronunciation | mo-RO |
| Meaning | baby |
| Gender | neuter: το μωρό |
| Plural | τα μωρά |
| Frequency | #172 in the Palabra list of common Greek words |
Pronunciation is spelled out in English, one syllable at a time, with the stressed syllable in capitals; Greek marks that syllable with an accent in writing too. The speaker button uses your browser's built-in Greek voice. Gender and plural: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
How to pronounce μωρό
Μωρό is pronounced mo-RO, in IPA /moˈɾo/. The stress falls on RO, the syllable in capitals. Greek shows this in writing: the accent mark sits on the stressed vowel.
Listen: normal and slow speed, in your browser's Greek voice. IPA: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Is μωρό masculine, feminine or neuter?
Μωρό is neuter, so it takes the article το: το μωρό. The plural is τα μωρά. That fits the pattern: nouns ending in -ο and -ι are neuter.
Example sentences
Το μωρό κοιμάται
the baby is sleeping
Το μωρό κλαίει
The baby is crying
"Baby" in Greek: everyday use and word roots
Μωρό is neuter: το μωρό, whether the baby is a boy or a girl.
Useful phrases
- μωρό μου
my baby, a common way to address a partner
Regional words and roots: Wiktionary and the Liddell–Scott Greek lexicon. Greek varies by region, so treat these as the most common patterns, not strict rules.
How to remember μωρό
μωρό [mo-RO] sounds like the English “more, oh!”. Picture this:
The baby's only word: «more — oh!» — more milk, more moon, more everything.
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