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ίδιος
same /ˈiðios/
adjectiveA1#72 most common
Also: identical, self, own
Example sentences
Αυτό το βιβλίο είναι ίδιο με το άλλο.
This book is the same as the other one.
Εγώ και ο αδελφός μου έχουμε ίδιο χρώμα μαλλιών.
My brother and I have the same hair color.
Η γνώμη σου είναι ίδια με τη δική μου.
Your opinion is the same as mine.
Οι δύο πίνακες έχουν το ίδιο στυλ.
The two paintings have the same style.
Όλοι οι μαθητές φορούν ίδια ρούχα σήμερα.
All the students are wearing the same clothes today.
Αυτή η συνταγή είναι ίδια με εκείνη που έκανα χθες.
This recipe is the same as the one I made yesterday.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ίδιος | ίδιοι |
| Genitive | ίδιου | ίδιων |
| Accusative | ίδιο | ίδιους |
| Vocative | ίδιε | ίδιοι |
Word family
ίδιαsame (feminine plural)
ίδιονsame (neuter singular)
ιδιότηταproperty
ιδιαίτεροςparticular
ιδιόμορφοςuniform
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ίδιος' meaning 'same' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἴδιος' (idios), which also meant 'one's own' or 'private'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting a common concept of individuality and ownership.
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