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How do you say "thigh" in Greek?
ο μηρός
o miros
In Greek, "thigh" is ο μηρός (o miros).
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Pronunciation
Break it into "o miros" and land firmly on "mi" as you say it aloud.
Grammar notes
ο μηρός is masculine. Its plural is μηροί.
Example sentence
Η δρομέας τέντωσε τον μηρό της πριν από τον αγώνα.
i dromeas tentose ton miro tis prin apo ton agona.
The runner stretched her thigh before the race.
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How to remember ο μηρός
Think of "o miros" as sounding a bit like an English word you already know, and tie that image to ο μηρός.
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Questions about ο μηρός
How do you pronounce ο μηρός?
Break it into "o miros" and land firmly on "mi" as you say it aloud.
Is ο μηρός masculine or feminine?
ο μηρός is masculine. ο μηρός is masculine. Its plural is μηροί.
How is ο μηρός used in Greek?
ο μηρός is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η δρομέας τέντωσε τον μηρό της πριν από τον αγώνα. (The runner stretched her thigh before the race.).
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