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γεγονός
event /ɡeɣoˈnos/
nounA1#394 most common
Also: fact, incident
Example sentences
Το γεγονός είναι πολύ σημαντικό.
The event is very important.
Πήγα σε ένα γεγονός χθες το βράδυ.
I went to an event last night.
Το γεγονός ότι ήρθες με έκανε χαρούμενο.
The fact that you came made me happy.
Αυτό το γεγονός θα αλλάξει τα πάντα.
This event will change everything.
Είναι δύσκολο να οργανώσεις ένα γεγονός με τόσους ανθρώπους.
It is difficult to organize an event with so many people.
Πρέπει να προετοιμαστείς για το γεγονός που έρχεται.
You need to prepare for the upcoming event.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | γεγονός | γεγονότα |
| Genitive | γεγονότος | γεγονότων |
| Accusative | γεγονός | γεγονότα |
| Vocative | γεγονό | γεγονότα |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'γεγονός' meaning 'event' derives from the Ancient Greek 'γεγονός', which is the neuter form of the perfect participle of the verb 'γίγνομαι' (gígnomai), meaning 'to become' or 'to happen'. This reflects the notion of something that has come into being or occurred.
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