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ειλικρινής
sincere /ilikriˈnis/
adjectiveA2#630 most common
Also: honest, genuine
Example sentences
Είναι πολύ ειλικρινής άνθρωπος.
He/She is a very sincere person.
Μου είπε την ειλικρινή του γνώμη.
He gave me his sincere opinion.
Η ειλικρινής επικοινωνία είναι σημαντική.
Sincere communication is important.
Πρέπει να είμαστε ειλικρινείς ο ένας με τον άλλο.
We must be sincere with each other.
Η ειλικρίνεια είναι μια σπάνια αρετή.
Sincerity is a rare virtue.
Είμαι ειλικρινής όταν λέω ότι σε θαυμάζω.
I am sincere when I say that I admire you.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ειλικρινής | ειλικρινείς |
| Genitive | ειλικρινούς | ειλικρινών |
| Accusative | ειλικρινή | ειλικρινείς |
| Vocative | ειλικρινή | ειλικρινείς |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ειλικρινής' meaning 'sincere' is derived from the Ancient Greek 'εἰλικρινής' (eilikrinḗs), which means 'pure' or 'unmixed'. The word is a compound of 'εἴλη' (eilē), meaning 'sunlight', and 'κρίνω' (krinō), meaning 'to judge' or 'to separate'. This etymology reflects the idea of being 'judged by sunlight', implying transparency and purity.
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