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αμυδρός
dim /amiˈðros/
adjective#10396 most common
Also: faint, vague, obscure
Example sentences
Ο φωτισμός στο δωμάτιο είναι αμυδρός.
The lighting in the room is dim.
Η αμυδρή λάμψη του φεγγαριού μας καθοδηγεί.
The dim glow of the moon guides us.
Αν και η αίθουσα ήταν αμυδρή, μπορούσαμε να δούμε τους πίνακες.
Although the hall was dim, we could see the paintings.
Η αμυδρή εικόνα που είδαμε στο σινεμά μας άφησε εντυπωσιασμένους.
The dim image we saw at the cinema left us impressed.
Η αμυδρή φωτιά στη σόμπα ζέστανε το δωμάτιο.
The dim fire in the stove warmed the room.
Στην αμυδρή σκιά του δέντρου, καθίσαμε να ξεκουραστούμε.
In the dim shade of the tree, we sat down to rest.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αμυδρός | αμυδροί |
| Genitive | αμυδρού | αμυδρών |
| Accusative | αμυδρό | αμυδρούς |
| Vocative | αμυδρέ | αμυδροί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αμυδρός' meaning 'dim' derives from the ancient Greek term 'ἀμυδρός', which has similar meanings related to dimness or faintness. The word is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European language, connecting it to various cognates across different languages.
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