Greek · Nature & Environment
φεγγάρι
fengári
Moon
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
The bright object seen in the sky at night.
Example
Το φεγγάρι είναι γεμάτο απόψε.
The moon is full tonight.
Etymology
'φεγγάρι' (fengári) is derived from the ancient Greek term for moon, affiliated with light and its phases, which have been part of human observation and mythology for millennia.
How & Where It’s Used
'φεγγάρι' is commonly used in both informal and poetic language, with significant presence in both spoken contexts and literature throughout Greece.
Literary Heritage
Frequently referenced in poems and songs as a symbol of love and beauty, most notably in works by modern Greek poets.