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ειρήνη
peace /iˈri.ni/
nounA2#695 most common
Example sentences
Η ειρήνη είναι σημαντική για όλους μας.
Peace is important for all of us.
Θέλω να ζήσω σε μια χώρα με ειρήνη.
I want to live in a country with peace.
Η ειρήνη φέρνει ευτυχία και ασφάλεια.
Peace brings happiness and security.
Πρέπει να εργαστούμε όλοι για την ειρήνη στον κόσμο.
We must all work for peace in the world.
Η ειρήνη είναι το αποτέλεσμα της συνεργασίας.
Peace is the result of cooperation.
Αν δεν υπάρχει ειρήνη, δεν μπορούμε να προοδεύσουμε.
If there is no peace, we cannot progress.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ειρήνη | ειρήνες |
| Genitive | ειρήνης | ειρηνών |
| Accusative | ειρήνη | ειρήνες |
| Vocative | ειρήνη | ειρήνες |
Word family
ειρηνικόςpeaceful
ειρηνίαpeacefulness
ειρηνεύωto make peace
ειρηνιστήςpacifist
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ειρήνη' meaning 'peace' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'εἰρήνη' (eirēnē), which also meant 'peace'. This term was used to denote a state of tranquility or the absence of conflict. The word has been carried through the Greek language with little change in form or meaning over the centuries.
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