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mati

MA-tih

Mati (noun) means In Greek folk culture, an eye-shaped charm believed to protect the wearer from the "evil eye.". Example: “She wore a blue mati bracelet that her grandmother had given her for protection.”

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In Greek folk culture, an eye-shaped charm believed to protect the wearer from the "evil eye."
"She wore a blue mati bracelet that her grandmother had given her for protection."

How to use mati

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional Greek amulet shaped like an eye, worn to ward off bad luck or envy.

Word forms

matis plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek, "eye."

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mati” mean?

The word “mati” means in Greek folk culture, an eye-shaped charm believed to protect the wearer from the "evil eye.". In plain terms, a traditional Greek amulet shaped like an eye, worn to ward off bad luck or envy.

How do you pronounce “mati”?

“Mati” is pronounced MA-tih (/ˈmaː.t̪ɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mati” in a sentence?

Here is “mati” used in a sentence: “She wore a blue mati bracelet that her grandmother had given her for protection.”

What part of speech is “mati”?

“Mati” is a noun.

Where does the word “mati” come from?

The word “mati” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek, "eye.".

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