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ψυχή
soul /psiˈçi/
nounA1#436 most common
Also: psyche, spirit, mind
Example sentences
Η ψυχή μου είναι ήρεμη.
My soul is calm.
Αυτή η μουσική αγγίζει την ψυχή μου.
This music touches my soul.
Η ψυχή του ανθρώπου είναι πολύπλοκη.
The soul of a person is complex.
Πρέπει να φροντίζουμε την ψυχή μας.
We must take care of our soul.
Η ψυχή της τέχνης είναι η δημιουργία.
The soul of art is creation.
Η ψυχή του κόσμου χρειάζεται αγάπη.
The soul of the world needs love.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ψυχή | ψυχές |
| Genitive | ψυχής | ψυχών |
| Accusative | ψυχή | ψυχές |
| Vocative | ψυχή | ψυχές |
Word family
ψυχέςsouls
ψυχικόςpsychic
ψυχολόγοςpsychologist
ψυχικήmental
ψυχότροποςsoulful
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ψυχή' meaning 'soul' traces back to Ancient Greek 'ψυχή' (psukhē), which referred to the breath, life, or soul. This term is derived from the verb 'ψύχω' (psukhō), meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow', reflecting the ancient belief that the soul was akin to breath or life force.
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