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αδελφός
brother /a.ðelˈfos/
nounA2#629 most common
Also: sibling
Example sentences
Ο αδελφός μου είναι ψηλός.
My brother is tall.
Η αδελφή μου αγαπά τον αδελφό της.
My sister loves her brother.
Πηγαίνω στο πάρκο με τον αδελφό μου.
I am going to the park with my brother.
Ο αδελφός μου διαβάζει ένα βιβλίο.
My brother is reading a book.
Είναι δύσκολο να καταλάβω τον αδελφό μου μερικές φορές.
It is difficult to understand my brother sometimes.
Ο αδελφός μου και εγώ συζητάμε για τα σχέδιά μας.
My brother and I are discussing our plans.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αδελφός | αδελφοί |
| Genitive | αδελφού | αδελφών |
| Accusative | αδελφό | αδελφούς |
| Vocative | αδελφέ | αδελφοί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αδελφός' meaning 'brother' comes from Ancient Greek 'ἀδελφός' (adelphós), which also means 'brother'. This term is derived from the prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, 'together') and 'δελφύς' (delphús, 'womb'), indicating a sibling relationship. The word reflects the notion of sharing the same womb.
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