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βάσανος
torture /ˈvasanɔs/
nounC1#5086 most common
Also: ordeal, trial
Example sentences
Η βάσανος είναι πολύ σκληρή.
The torture is very harsh.
Η γυναίκα υπέστη βάσανο για πολλές ώρες.
The woman endured torture for many hours.
Η βάσανος που πέρασε ήταν αβάσταχτη.
The torture she went through was unbearable.
Ο φίλος μου είπε ότι η βάσανος του ήταν ψυχολογική.
My friend said that his torture was psychological.
Πολλοί άνθρωποι έχουν υποστεί βάσανο κατά τη διάρκεια του πολέμου.
Many people have suffered torture during the war.
Η βάσανος που προκαλεί ο πόνος είναι δύσκολη να αντέξει κανείς.
The torture caused by pain is hard to endure.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | βάσανος | βάσανοι |
| Genitive | βάσανος | βασάνων |
| Accusative | βάσανο | βάσανοι |
| Vocative | βάσανε | βάσανοι |
Word family
βασανιστήςtorturer
βασανιστήριοtorture chamber
βασανίζωto torture
βασανιστικόςtorturous
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'βάσανος' meaning 'torture' has its roots in ancient Greek, where it referred to a means of testing or torment. The term has evolved over time, maintaining its association with suffering and pain.
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