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δάσος
forest /ˈðasos/
nounA2#589 most common
Also: woods, grove
Example sentences
Το δάσος είναι πολύ όμορφο.
The forest is very beautiful.
Πηγαίνω στο δάσος κάθε Σαββατοκύριακο.
I go to the forest every weekend.
Στο δάσος ζουν πολλά ζώα.
Many animals live in the forest.
Μου αρέσει να κάνω πεζοπορία στο δάσος.
I like to hike in the forest.
Το δάσος είναι γεμάτο από ψηλά δέντρα.
The forest is full of tall trees.
Πρέπει να προστατεύσουμε το δάσος από την καταστροφή.
We must protect the forest from destruction.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δάσος | δάση |
| Genitive | δάσους | δασών |
| Accusative | δάσος | δάση |
| Vocative | δάσος | δάση |
Word family
δασικόςforestry
δασολογίαforestry (the study of forests)
δασοφύλακαςforest ranger
δασοκομίαforestry (the management of forests)
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δάσος' meaning 'forest' originates from Ancient Greek 'δάσος' (dásos), which also meant 'forest' or 'woodland'. This word is derived from the Proto-Hellenic '*dásos', which in turn comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*dóru', meaning 'tree' or 'wood'.
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