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English - Greek
Girl
ɡərl
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
κορίτσι (koritsi), νεαρή (nearí), κοπέλα (kopéla), θυληκό (thylikó)
Girl meanings in Greek
κορίτσι (koritsi)
Example:
The girl is playing outside.
Το κορίτσι παίζει έξω.
She is a smart girl.
Είναι ένα έξυπνο κορίτσι.
Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation to refer to a young female, often a child or teenager.
Note: Commonly used for girls in general, applicable to various ages, but typically refers to those who are not yet adults.
νεαρή (nearí)
Example:
The young girl is very talented.
Η νεαρή κοπέλα είναι πολύ ταλαντούχα.
There was a young girl at the concert.
Υπήρχε μια νεαρή κοπέλα στη συναυλία.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe a girl in her teenage years or early twenties, often with a focus on youthfulness.
Note: This term can also imply a sense of innocence or naivety.
κοπέλα (kopéla)
Example:
She is my girlfriend.
Αυτή είναι η κοπέλα μου.
The girl at the café is very nice.
Η κοπέλα στο καφέ είναι πολύ καλή.
Usage: informalContext: Often used to refer to a young woman, particularly in romantic contexts.
Note: This term can mean 'girl' in a more mature sense, often referring to young adult women.
θυληκό (thylikó)
Example:
The girl is a female member of the team.
Η κοπέλα είναι θηλυκό μέλος της ομάδας.
The girl in the story is very brave.
Η θυληκή χαρακτήρας της ιστορίας είναι πολύ γενναία.
Usage: formalContext: Used in a biological or scientific context to denote female gender, including in discussions of gender.
Note: Less common in everyday conversation when referring to girls; more often used in specific contexts, like biology.
Girl's synonyms
young woman
A young woman refers to a female who is in the early stages of adulthood.
Example: She is a talented young woman who excels in her studies.
Note: The term 'young woman' implies a more mature age range compared to 'girl.'
lass
Lass is a colloquial term used to refer to a young girl or woman, especially in Scottish English.
Example: The lass from the countryside had a cheerful demeanor.
Note: The term 'lass' is more informal and regional compared to 'girl.'
lassie
Lassie is a Scottish term used to refer to a young girl or a beloved female child.
Example: The little lassie helped her grandmother in the garden.
Note: Similar to 'lass,' 'lassie' is more informal and often used in a specific regional context.
young lady
Young lady is a polite and formal way to address a young female.
Example: The young lady elegantly entered the room, catching everyone's attention.
Note: Compared to 'girl,' 'young lady' conveys a sense of maturity and respect.
Girl expressions, common phrases
It girl
Refers to a young woman who is popular or fashionable, often in the entertainment industry or social circles.
Example: She's the new 'it girl' in Hollywood, everyone's talking about her.
Note: The term 'it girl' emphasizes popularity and trendiness beyond just being a girl.
Girl power
Represents the idea of female empowerment, strength, and solidarity.
Example: The group of girls showed their 'girl power' by standing up to the bullies.
Note: The term 'girl power' highlights empowerment and unity among girls rather than just referring to individual girls.
Girly girl
Describes a girl who enjoys traditionally feminine interests and activities.
Example: She's a real 'girly girl' who loves dresses, makeup, and all things pink.
Note: The term 'girly girl' emphasizes a strong association with stereotypically feminine characteristics.
Party girl
Refers to a young woman who enjoys going out to social events and parties frequently.
Example: She used to be a 'party girl' in college, but now she's focused on her career.
Note: The term 'party girl' often carries connotations of a carefree and social lifestyle, beyond just being a girl who attends parties.
Girl crush
Denotes a non-romantic admiration or attraction towards another woman.
Example: I have a 'girl crush' on her style, she always looks so put together.
Note: The term 'girl crush' specifies a strong admiration or affinity for another woman, distinct from a romantic or platonic crush on a girl.
Golden girl
Refers to a person, often a girl or woman, who is favored or highly successful in various aspects.
Example: She's the 'golden girl' of the family, always excelling in everything she does.
Note: The term 'golden girl' signifies someone who is exceptional or esteemed, beyond just being a girl.
Tomboy
Describes a girl who behaves in a boyish manner, enjoys activities traditionally associated with boys, or prefers a more masculine style.
Example: She's not your typical 'girl', she's more of a 'tomboy' who enjoys playing sports and getting dirty.
Note: The term 'tomboy' highlights a deviation from stereotypical feminine behavior, emphasizing a more boyish or masculine demeanor.
Girl everyday (slang) expressions
Chick
Informal term for a young woman or girl, often used in a casual or friendly manner.
Example: I'm meeting up with some chicks later.
Note: Chick is a more casual and colloquial term compared to 'girl'.
Gal
Informal term for a woman or girl, often used affectionately or in a familiar way.
Example: She's a tough gal who knows how to handle herself.
Note: Using 'gal' can convey a sense of familiarity or friendliness compared to 'girl'.
Babe
A term of endearment for a woman or girl, often used in a flirtatious or affectionate manner.
Example: Hey babe, how was your day?
Note: Babe is more intimate and can be used in romantic or close relationships, whereas 'girl' is more neutral.
Damsel
An archaic term for a young and unmarried woman, often used in a romantic or literary context.
Example: The knight rescued the damsel in distress from the tower.
Note: Damsel is a more poetic or old-fashioned term compared to 'girl'.
Biddy
A term, often derogatory, for an older woman, but sometimes used humorously to refer to younger women as well.
Example: The group of old biddies were chatting on the park bench.
Note: Biddy usually refers to older women but can be used humorously or condescendingly towards younger women, unlike 'girl'.
Sista
A slang term derived from 'sister' used to show solidarity or closeness between women, especially in Black English.
Example: She's my sista from another mista!
Note: Sista emphasizes a sense of sisterhood or friendship compared to just 'girl'.
Girl - Examples
The girl is playing with her doll.
Το κορίτσι παίζει με την κούκλα της.
The young girl is studying hard for her exams.
Το νεαρό κορίτσι μελετά σκληρά για τις εξετάσεις της.
The group of girls went to the mall to shop.
Η ομάδα των κοριτσιών πήγε στο εμπορικό κέντρο για ψώνια.
Girl grammar
Girl - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: girl
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): girls
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): girl
Syllables, Separation and Stress
girl Contains 1 syllables: girl
Phonetic transcription: ˈgər(-ə)l
girl , ˈgər( ə)l (The red syllable is stressed)
Girl - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
girl: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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