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ελπίδα
hope /elˈpiða/
nounA2#608 most common
Example sentences
Έχω ελπίδα για το μέλλον.
I have hope for the future.
Η ελπίδα είναι σημαντική στη ζωή μας.
Hope is important in our lives.
Πρέπει να κρατάμε την ελπίδα ζωντανή.
We must keep hope alive.
Η ελπίδα μου είναι ότι θα περάσω τις εξετάσεις.
My hope is that I will pass the exams.
Ελπίζω ότι η ελπίδα θα μας οδηγήσει σε καλύτερες ημέρες.
I hope that hope will lead us to better days.
Η ελπίδα για ειρήνη είναι πάντα παρούσα.
The hope for peace is always present.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ελπίδα | ελπίδες |
| Genitive | ελπίδας | ελπίδων |
| Accusative | ελπίδα | ελπίδες |
| Vocative | ελπίδα | ελπίδες |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ελπίδα' meaning 'hope' derives from Ancient Greek 'ἐλπίς' (elpis), which also means 'hope' or 'expectation'. The word has maintained its meaning over time and is a direct descendant of its ancient form.
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