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δέντρο
tree /ˈðen.tɾo/
nounA2#563 most common
Example sentences
Το δέντρο είναι ψηλό.
The tree is tall.
Κάτω από το δέντρο, παίζουμε.
We play under the tree.
Το δέντρο έχει πολλά φύλλα.
The tree has many leaves.
Στον κήπο μας υπάρχει ένα δέντρο.
There is a tree in our garden.
Το δέντρο που φυτέψαμε πέρυσι μεγαλώνει γρήγορα.
The tree we planted last year is growing fast.
Τα πουλιά κάθονται στα κλαδιά του δέντρου.
The birds sit on the branches of the tree.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δέντρο | δέντρα |
| Genitive | δέντρου | δέντρων |
| Accusative | δέντρο | δέντρα |
| Vocative | δέντρο | δέντρα |
Word family
δέντραtrees
δενδρόκηποςarboretum
δενδροφύτευσηtree planting
δενδρολίβανοrosemary
δενδρόβιοtree-dwelling
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δέντρο' meaning 'tree' comes from the Ancient Greek 'δένδρον' with the same meaning. The word has been used consistently throughout Greek history to denote a tree, with little change in form or meaning.
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