Greek · Body & Health
αυτί
autí
Ear
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
The part of the body used for hearing.
Example
Ο λαγός έχει μεγάλα αυτιά.
The rabbit has big ears.
Etymology
The word 'αυτί' (autí) originates from the ancient Greek 'οὖς' (oûs), referring to the ear, and signifies the auditory organ across historical texts.
How & Where It’s Used
'αυτί' is used in both informal and formal contexts, particularly in medical discussions about hearing. It is uniform in usage throughout various Greek-speaking regions.