σώμα

See also: σῶμα

Greek

Alternative forms

  • (Calabrian Greek) soma

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σῶμα (sôma).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsoma/
  • Hyphenation: σώ‧μα

Noun

σώμα • (sóman (plural σώματα)

  1. (anatomy) body
  2. body (group of people)
  3. corpus
  4. (military) corps
  5. (law enforcement) force, police force
    Είναι καινούργιος στο σώμα;
    Eínai kainoúrgios sto sóma?
    Is he a new guy on the force?

Usage notes

The words σώμα and κορμί (kormí) both mean "body", but the former sees more formal usage, while the latter is used more colloquially.

Declension

Declension of σώμα
singular plural
nominative σώμα (sóma) σώματα (sómata)
genitive σώματος (sómatos) σωμάτων (somáton)
accusative σώμα (sóma) σώματα (sómata)
vocative σώμα (sóma) σώματα (sómata)