χέρι (khéri)

Pronunciation

Definitions & Examples

• noun:
  (anatomy) arm (portion of the upper human appendage from the shoulder to the wrist)
  Examples:

  • Της έκοψαν το ένα χέρι λόγω γάγγραινας.Tis ékopsan to éna chéri lógo gángrainas.
  • They cut off one of her arms due to gangrene.
• noun:
  (anatomy, more specifically) hand (part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist)
  Examples:

  • Πλύνε τα χέρια σου πριν φας.Plýne ta chéria sou prin fas.
  • Wash your hands before you eat.
• noun:
  (figuratively) handle (of a tool or implement)
  Examples:

  • Πιάσε το χέρι του μπαστουνιού καλά, παππού.Piáse to chéri tou bastounioú kalá, pappoú.
  • Grab the handle of the walking stick tight, grandpa.
• noun:
  (figuratively) coat (of paint)
  Examples:

  • Θα περάσουμε τον τοίχο δύο χέρια χρώμα ακόμη.Tha perásoume ton toícho dýo chéria chróma akómi.
  • We will give the wall two further coats of paint.
• noun:
  (soccer, figuratively) handball (offence of touching the ball with the hands)
  Examples:

  • Ο διαιτητής σφύριξε το χέρι.O diaititís sfýrixe to chéri.
  • The referee blew the whistle for handball.