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δείπνο
dinner /ˈðip.no/
nounA1#392 most common
Also: supper
Example sentences
Το δείπνο είναι έτοιμο.
The dinner is ready.
Θα φάμε δείπνο στις επτά.
We will have dinner at seven.
Ποιο είναι το αγαπημένο σου πιάτο για δείπνο;
What is your favorite dish for dinner?
Ετοίμασα ένα νόστιμο δείπνο για τους φίλους μου.
I prepared a delicious dinner for my friends.
Μετά το δείπνο, θα πάμε για μια βόλτα.
After dinner, we will go for a walk.
Πρέπει να αγοράσουμε υλικά για το δείπνο που θα κάνουμε αύριο.
We need to buy ingredients for the dinner we will make tomorrow.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δείπνο | δείπνα |
| Genitive | δείπνου | δειπνών |
| Accusative | δείπνο | δείπνα |
| Vocative | δείπνο | δείπνα |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δείπνο' meaning 'dinner' originates from Ancient Greek 'δεῖπνον', which referred to the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. This term has been used consistently to denote a significant meal, maintaining its core meaning over time.
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