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δυνατός
strong /ðinaˈtos/
adjectiveA1#246 most common
Also: powerful, possible
Example sentences
Ο Γιάννης είναι πολύ δυνατός.
John is very strong.
Αυτή η πόρτα είναι δυνατή.
This door is strong.
Η Μαρία έχει έναν δυνατό χαρακτήρα.
Maria has a strong character.
Ο αθλητής είναι δυνατός και γρήγορος.
The athlete is strong and fast.
Πρέπει να είσαι δυνατός για να σηκώσεις αυτό το βάρος.
You need to be strong to lift this weight.
Η δυνατή βροχή προκάλεσε πλημμύρες.
The strong rain caused floods.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δυνατός | δυνατοί |
| Genitive | δυνατού | δυνατών |
| Accusative | δυνατό | δυνατούς |
| Vocative | δυνατέ | δυνατοί |
Word family
δυναμικόςdynamic
δυναμικήdynamics
δυναμώto strengthen
δυνατότηταability
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δυνατός' meaning 'strong' derives from the Ancient Greek 'δυνατός' (dunatos), which also meant 'powerful' or 'able'. This word is rooted in the concept of strength and ability, reflecting its usage in both ancient and modern contexts.
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