Greek · Body & Health
μύτη
mýti
Nose
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
Example
Η μύτη μου είναι κλειστή από το κρύωμα.
My nose is blocked from a cold.
Etymology
The term 'μύτη' (mýti) is derived from the ancient Greek 'μύτης' (mýtēs), which indicated 'nose' or the nasal structure, preserving its meaning through time.
How & Where It’s Used
'μύτη' is employed in everyday conversations and medical settings, understood consistently across the various regions of Greece without regional variations.