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αγών
contest /aˈɣon/
nounB1#1604 most common
Also: struggle, competition
Example sentences
Ο αγών είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρον.
The contest is very interesting.
Συμμετέχω στον αγώνα κάθε χρόνο.
I participate in the contest every year.
Ποιος κέρδισε τον αγώνα χθες;
Who won the contest yesterday?
Ο αγώνας θα γίνει στο πάρκο το Σάββατο.
The contest will take place in the park on Saturday.
Ελπίζω να κερδίσω τον αγώνα φέτος.
I hope to win the contest this year.
Η συμμετοχή στον αγώνα απαιτεί προετοιμασία.
Participation in the contest requires preparation.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αγών | αγώνες |
| Genitive | αγώνα | αγώνων |
| Accusative | αγώνα | αγώνες |
| Vocative | αγών | αγώνες |
Word family
αγωνίαanxiety
αγωνίζομαιto compete
αγωνιστήςcompetitor
αγωνιστικόςcompetitive
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αγών' meaning 'contest' derives from the ancient Greek term 'ἀγών', which referred to a gathering or competition, particularly in athletic or artistic contexts. This word traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *agʰ- meaning 'to drive, to lead'.
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