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γκρίζος
gray /ɡˈrizos/
adjectiveC1#5959 most common
Also: grey
Example sentences
Ο γκρίζος γάτος κοιμάται στον ήλιο.
The gray cat is sleeping in the sun.
Η γκρίζα θάλασσα φαίνεται ήρεμη σήμερα.
The gray sea looks calm today.
Αγοράσαμε έναν γκρίζο καναπέ για το σαλόνι.
We bought a gray sofa for the living room.
Ο γκρίζος ουρανός προμήνυε βροχή.
The gray sky foretold rain.
Η γκρίζα πέτρα είναι πιο βαριά από την άσπρη.
The gray stone is heavier than the white one.
Μου αρέσουν οι γκρίζες αποχρώσεις στα έργα τέχνης.
I like gray shades in artwork.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | γκρίζος | γκρίζοι |
| Genitive | γκρίζου | γκρίζων |
| Accusative | γκρίζο | γκρίζους |
| Vocative | γκρίζε | γκρίζοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'γκρίζος' meaning 'gray' is derived from the earlier Greek term 'γρῖσος'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting a long-standing association with the color gray in various Indo-European languages.
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