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φτέρνα
heel /ˈfterna/
noun#19348 most common
Example sentences
Η φτέρνα μου πονάει.
My heel hurts.
Φόρεσα καινούργια παπούτσια και με πονάει η φτέρνα.
I wore new shoes and my heel hurts.
Πρέπει να προσέχω τη φτέρνα μου όταν τρέχω.
I need to be careful with my heel when I run.
Η φτέρνα του είναι πληγωμένη από το ποδόσφαιρο.
His heel is injured from playing soccer.
Η φτέρνα της είναι ψηλή και κομψή.
Her heel is high and elegant.
Βάζω πάγο στη φτέρνα μου για να μειώσω το πρήξιμο.
I put ice on my heel to reduce the swelling.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | φτέρνα | φτέρνες |
| Genitive | φτέρνας | φτερνών |
| Accusative | φτέρνα | φτέρνες |
| Vocative | φτέρνα | φτέρνες |
Word family
φτερνίζωto heel
φτερνίσμαheeling
φτερνίτσαsmall heel
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'φτέρνα' (heel) traces its origins back to the Ancient Greek 'φτέρνα' (phternā), which also meant heel. This term is believed to derive from the Proto-Indo-European root '*bher-' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear', reflecting the role of the heel in supporting the body.
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