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αληθινός
real /aliθiˈnos/
adjectiveA1#393 most common
Also: true, genuine
Example sentences
Αυτός είναι ο αληθινός φίλος μου.
He is my real friend.
Η αληθινή αγάπη είναι σπάνια.
True love is rare.
Πιστεύω ότι η αληθινή ευτυχία έρχεται από μέσα μας.
I believe that true happiness comes from within us.
Αυτή η ταινία βασίζεται σε αληθινά γεγονότα.
This movie is based on real events.
Ο αληθινός κόσμος είναι πιο περίπλοκος από ό,τι φαίνεται.
The real world is more complex than it seems.
Χρειάζομαι αληθινές απαντήσεις για τα ερωτήματά μου.
I need real answers to my questions.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αληθινός | αληθινοί |
| Genitive | αληθινού | αληθινών |
| Accusative | αληθινό | αληθινά |
| Vocative | αληθινέ | αληθινοί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αληθινός' meaning 'real' is derived from Ancient Greek 'ἀληθινός' (alēthinós), which means 'true' or 'real'. This in turn comes from 'ἀληθής' (alēthḗs), meaning 'true', which is formed from the prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, 'not') and 'λήθω' (lēthō, 'to forget'), suggesting the sense of 'not forgotten' or 'unconcealed'.
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