Greek · Body & Health
κεφάλι
kefáli
Head
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
The top part of the body containing the brain and face.
Example
Πονάει το κεφάλι μου.
My head hurts.
Etymology
The word 'κεφάλι' (kefáli) has its origins in the ancient Greek 'κεφαλή' (kephalē), which denoted 'head'. This term has evolved slightly phonologically but retained its core meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'κεφάλι' is frequently used in informal conversation and medical discussions, understood universally across Greece and in written texts.