κορμί
Lemma: κορμί
Translation: body; physique; figure (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κορμός (kormós, 'trunk of a tree'). The meaning evolved to refer to the human body/trunk.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'core' (as in core of the body) + 'me' to remember κορμί
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Cultural Context
Often used in colloquial speech and folk songs. Can have sensual or aesthetic connotations when discussing physical appearance.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While both mean 'body', κορμί is more colloquial and often refers to physical appearance, while σώμα is more formal and anatomical
This word:
Τι ωραίο κορμί!
What a nice figure!
Notes: κορμί often appears in casual conversation and songs about beauty
Mnemonic: κορμί for aesthetic contexts, σώμα for medical/formal contexts