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αμάξι
car /aˈmaxi/
nounA1#204 most common
Also: automobile, vehicle
Example sentences
Έχω ένα αμάξι.
I have a car.
Το αμάξι είναι κόκκινο.
The car is red.
Πού είναι το αμάξι σου;
Where is your car?
Οδηγώ το αμάξι μου κάθε μέρα.
I drive my car every day.
Αύριο θα πάμε με το αμάξι στην παραλία.
Tomorrow we will go to the beach by car.
Το αμάξι του φίλου μου είναι πολύ γρήγορο.
My friend's car is very fast.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αμάξι | αμάξια |
| Genitive | αμαξιού | αμαξιών |
| Accusative | αμάξι | αμάξια |
| Vocative | αμάξι | αμάξια |
Word family
αμαξάκιsmall car
αμαξιτόcar-related
αμαξωτόςcarriage-like
αμαξώνωto transport by car
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αμάξι' meaning 'car' has its origins in the Ancient Greek word 'ἄμαξα' (ámaxa), which referred to a wheeled vehicle or cart. This term evolved over time, reflecting the development of transportation technology.
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