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είδος
species /ˈi.ðos/
nounA1#207 most common
Also: kind, type, form
Example sentences
Αυτό το είδος πουλιού είναι πολύ σπάνιο.
This species of bird is very rare.
Ποιο είδος φυτού προτιμάς;
Which species of plant do you prefer?
Οι επιστήμονες μελετούν ένα νέο είδος θηλαστικού.
Scientists are studying a new species of mammal.
Το είδος αυτό ζει μόνο σε συγκεκριμένες περιοχές.
This species lives only in specific areas.
Η προστασία των απειλούμενων ειδών είναι πολύ σημαντική.
The protection of endangered species is very important.
Υπάρχουν πολλά είδη ψαριών στον ωκεανό.
There are many species of fish in the ocean.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | είδος | είδη |
| Genitive | είδους | ειδών |
| Accusative | είδος | είδη |
| Vocative | είδος | είδη |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'είδος' derives from the Ancient Greek 'εἶδος', which means 'form' or 'appearance', and is used in the context of classification, particularly in biology. The term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting the concept of form or shape.
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