πουλάκι

Greek

Etymology

Diminutive from πουλί (poulí, “bird”) +‎ -άκι (-áki, “diminutive suffix”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /puˈlaci/

Noun

πουλάκι • (pouláki) n (plural πουλάκια)

  1. (colloquial, childish) diminutive of πουλί (poulí, “bird; little willy, penis”)
  2. (colloquial, childish, rare) kitty, box, thingy, front bum (the vulva)
  3. (informal, endearing) little one, darling, sweetie (especially to children)
    Πουλάκι μου, εσύ! Τι θέλεις να σου μαγειρέψω;
    Pouláki mou, esý! Ti théleis na sou mageirépso?
    My little one! What do you want me to cook for you?

Declension

Declension of πουλάκι
singular plural
nominative πουλάκι (pouláki) πουλάκια (poulákia)
genitive - -
accusative πουλάκι (pouláki) πουλάκια (poulákia)
vocative πουλάκι (pouláki) πουλάκια (poulákia)
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