αυτί
Wordform Details
Translation: ear
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neutersingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: αυτί
Translation: ear (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek οὖς (oûs). Related to Latin 'auris' and English 'ear'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'audio' which comes from the same root
- Remember that both 'ear' and 'αυτί' have similar functions in their respective languages
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Cultural Context
Often used in Greek idioms and expressions related to listening, hearing, and paying attention
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Similar sound but different meaning - αυγή means 'dawn'
This word:
Το αυτί μου ακούει καλά
My ear hears well
Confused word:
Η αυγή είναι όμορφη
The dawn is beautiful
Notes: These words are rarely confused by native speakers but might be by learners due to similar initial sounds
Mnemonic: αυτί has 'τ' (tau) for 'listening through', while αυγή has 'γ' (gamma) for 'good morning'