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δολοφονία
murder /ðolofoˈni.a/
nounA2#585 most common
Also: homicide, assassination
Example sentences
Η δολοφονία έγινε χθες το βράδυ.
The murder happened last night.
Ο αστυνομικός ερευνά τη δολοφονία.
The police officer is investigating the murder.
Η δολοφονία του διάσημου συγγραφέα συγκλόνισε την πόλη.
The murder of the famous writer shocked the city.
Ποιος είναι ο ύποπτος για τη δολοφονία;
Who is the suspect for the murder?
Η δολοφονία συνέβη σε ένα ήσυχο γειτονιά.
The murder occurred in a quiet neighborhood.
Η αστυνομία ανακοίνωσε ότι η δολοφονία σχετίζεται με εγκληματική οργάνωση.
The police announced that the murder is related to a criminal organization.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δολοφονία | δολοφονίες |
| Genitive | δολοφονίας | δολοφονιών |
| Accusative | δολοφονία | δολοφονίες |
| Vocative | δολοφονία | δολοφονίες |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δολοφονία' meaning 'murder' is derived from the Ancient Greek 'δολοφονία' (dolophonia), which is a compound of 'δόλος' (dolos, 'deceit, treachery') and 'φόνος' (phonos, 'murder, killing'). The word has retained its meaning over time, referring to the act of murder or homicide.
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