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άτομο
person /ˈatomo/
nounA1#244 most common
Also: individual, atom
Example sentences
Αυτό το άτομο είναι φίλος μου.
This person is my friend.
Πόσο κοστίζει το βιβλίο για ένα άτομο;
How much does the book cost for one person?
Είδα ένα άτομο να τρέχει στο πάρκο.
I saw a person running in the park.
Αυτό το άτομο έχει πολλές ενδιαφέρουσες ιδέες.
This person has many interesting ideas.
Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε με το άτομο που είναι υπεύθυνο.
We need to talk to the person who is responsible.
Κάθε άτομο έχει τη δική του ιστορία.
Every person has their own story.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | άτομο | άτομα |
| Genitive | ατόμου | ατόμων |
| Accusative | άτομο | άτομα |
| Vocative | άτομο | άτομα |
Word family
άτομαpeople
ατομικόςindividual
ατομικότηταindividuality
ατομικάindividually
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'άτομο' meaning 'person' is derived from the Ancient Greek 'ἄτομος', which means 'indivisible'. This term reflects the philosophical concept of the individual as a fundamental unit. The word has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, emphasizing the idea of indivisibility in both physical and abstract contexts.
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