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Ινδός
Indian /inˈðos/
nounC1#7230 most common
Example sentences
Ο Ινδός είναι φίλος μου.
The Indian is my friend.
Είδα έναν Ινδό στο πάρκο χθες.
I saw an Indian in the park yesterday.
Η Ινδός γυναίκα μιλάει πολλές γλώσσες.
The Indian woman speaks many languages.
Ο Ινδός καλλιτέχνης δημιούργησε ένα όμορφο έργο.
The Indian artist created a beautiful piece.
Πηγαίνω σε ένα εστιατόριο με Ινδική κουζίνα.
I am going to a restaurant with Indian cuisine.
Ο Ινδός επιστήμονας παρουσίασε την έρευνά του σε ένα συνέδριο.
The Indian scientist presented his research at a conference.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Ινδός | Ινδοί |
| Genitive | Ινδού | Ινδών |
| Accusative | Ινδό | Ινδούς |
| Vocative | Ινδέ | Ινδοί |
Word family
ΙνδίαIndia
ΙνδικόςIndian (adjective)
ΙνδισμόςIndianism
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'Ινδός' derives from the Ancient Greek 'Ἰνδός', which referred to the region of India. This term is ultimately traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*h₁nḗdʰes', meaning 'river', reflecting the historical significance of the Indus River in the context of the Indian subcontinent.
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