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άφθονος
abundant /ˈaf.θo.nos/
adjectiveC1#6130 most common
Also: plentiful, ample
Example sentences
Ο ήλιος είναι άφθονος σήμερα.
The sun is abundant today.
Έχουμε άφθονα φρούτα στο ψυγείο.
We have abundant fruits in the fridge.
Η περιοχή αυτή έχει άφθονη βλάστηση.
This area has abundant vegetation.
Η άφθονη τροφή είναι σημαντική για την υγεία.
Abundant food is important for health.
Υπάρχουν άφθονα νερά στην πηγή.
There are abundant waters at the spring.
Η άφθονη γνώση μπορεί να αλλάξει τη ζωή σου.
Abundant knowledge can change your life.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | άφθονος | άφθονες |
| Genitive | άφθονου | άφθονων |
| Accusative | άφθονο | άφθονες |
| Vocative | άφθονε | άφθονες |
Word family
άφθονηabundant (feminine)
άφθονοabundant (neuter)
άφθονεςabundant (plural)
άφθονίαabundance
Etymology
The word 'άφθονος' comes from the combination of the prefix 'α-' (a-), meaning 'without', and 'φθόνος' (phthonos), meaning 'envy' or 'jealousy'. This etymology suggests a state of being free from envy, which has evolved into the meaning of 'abundance'.
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