“Purple” in Greek

In Greek, “Purple” (the colour) is written using the Latin script as:

Mov

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

Μωβ

(Editor’s note: In Greek, Mov /  Μωβ is used in both the noun or adjective forms.)

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“My favourite colour is purple.”

To agapimeno mou xroma einai to mov.

Το αγαπημένο μου χρώμα είναι το μωβ.

 
“I’m wearing a purple dress.”

Forao ena mov forema.

Φοράω ένα μωβ φόρεμα.

 
“She bought a purple box.”

Agorase ena mov kouti.

Αγόρασε ένα μωβ κουτί.

 
“Purple looks great on you!”

Sou paei poly to mov!

Σου πάει πολύ το μωβ!

 
“Purple is his favourite colour.”

To mov einai to agapimeno tou xroma.

Το μωβ είναι το αγαπημένο του χρώμα.
 

Related words in Greek

“Purple” in Lebanese Arabic

“Purple” in Tunisian Arabic

“Purple” in Turkish