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ελαφρός
light /elaˈfros/
adjectiveC1#3600 most common
Also: slight, gentle
Example sentences
Αυτό το βιβλίο είναι ελαφρό.
This book is light.
Φοράω ένα ελαφρό παλτό το καλοκαίρι.
I wear a light coat in the summer.
Η τσάντα μου είναι ελαφρότερη από τη δική σου.
My bag is lighter than yours.
Προτιμώ ελαφρούς καφέδες χωρίς ζάχαρη.
I prefer light coffees without sugar.
Ο αέρας είναι ελαφρός σήμερα.
The air is light today.
Η ελαφρότητα του υφάσματος το κάνει άνετο.
The lightness of the fabric makes it comfortable.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ελαφρός | ελαφροί |
| Genitive | ελαφρού | ελαφρών |
| Accusative | ελαφρό | ελαφρούς |
| Vocative | ελαφρέ | ελαφροί |
Word family
ελαφριάlight (feminine)
ελαφρύlight (neuter)
ελαφρύνωto lighten
ελαφρότηταlightness
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ελαφρός' meaning 'light' derives from the ancient Greek 'ἐλαφρός', which also meant 'light' in terms of weight. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting a long-standing concept of lightness across various languages.
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