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δεσποινίς
miss /ðespiˈnis/
nounA1#461 most common
Also: young lady, maiden
Example sentences
Η δεσποινίς είναι πολύ ευγενική.
The miss is very polite.
Είδα τη δεσποινίδα στο πάρκο χθες.
I saw the miss at the park yesterday.
Η δεσποινίς μου είπε ότι θα έρθει αύριο.
My miss told me she would come tomorrow.
Πρέπει να ρωτήσω τη δεσποινίδα για τη δουλειά.
I need to ask the miss about the job.
Η δεσποινίς με κάλεσε σε ένα πάρτι.
The miss invited me to a party.
Ποια είναι η γνώμη της δεσποινίδας για το θέμα;
What is the miss's opinion on the matter?
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δεσποινίς | δεσποινίδες |
| Genitive | δεσποινίδος | δεσποινίδων |
| Accusative | δεσποινίδα | δεσποινίδες |
| Vocative | δεσποινίς | δεσποινίδες |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δεσποινίς' meaning 'miss' originates from the Ancient Greek 'δεσποίνη' (despoina), which was a term used to refer to a lady or mistress of the house. This term itself is derived from 'δεσπότης' (despotes), meaning 'master' or 'lord', combined with a feminine suffix. Over time, 'δεσποινίς' evolved to specifically denote an unmarried woman or young lady, akin to the English 'miss'.
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