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βέβαιος
certain /ˈve.ve.os/
adjectiveB1#1037 most common
Also: sure, confident
Example sentences
Είμαι βέβαιος ότι θα περάσω την εξεταστική.
I am certain that I will pass the exam.
Είναι βέβαιος για την απόφασή του.
He is certain about his decision.
Είμαι βέβαιη ότι θα έρθει.
I am certain that she will come.
Δεν είμαι βέβαιος αν θα μπορέσω να έρθω.
I am not certain if I will be able to come.
Είναι βέβαιοι ότι το σχέδιο θα λειτουργήσει.
They are certain that the plan will work.
Πρέπει να είσαι βέβαιος πριν πάρεις μια απόφαση.
You must be certain before making a decision.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | βέβαιος | βέβαιοι |
| Genitive | βεβαίου | βεβαίων |
| Accusative | βέβαιο | βεβαίους |
| Vocative | βέβαιε | βέβαιοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'βέβαιος' meaning 'certain' derives from the earlier Greek term 'βεβαίος', which itself comes from the verb 'βεβαιόω', meaning 'to make firm or certain'. This verb is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European root '*bher-' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear', suggesting a sense of stability or assurance.
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