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εργένης
bachelor /eɾˈʝenis/
nounC1#4938 most common
Also: single man
Example sentences
Ο Γιάννης είναι εργένης.
John is a bachelor.
Η Μαρία ρωτάει αν ο Πέτρος είναι εργένης.
Maria asks if Peter is a bachelor.
Ο εργένης φίλος μου πηγαίνει συχνά σε πάρτι.
My bachelor friend often goes to parties.
Πολλοί εργένηδες προτιμούν να ταξιδεύουν μόνοι.
Many bachelors prefer to travel alone.
Ο εργένης γείτονάς μας έχει ένα όμορφο αυτοκίνητο.
Our bachelor neighbor has a nice car.
Σκέφτομαι να ρωτήσω τον εργένη αδελφό μου για συμβουλές.
I am thinking of asking my bachelor brother for advice.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | εργένης | εργένηδες |
| Genitive | εργένη | εργενήδων |
| Accusative | εργένη | εργένηδες |
| Vocative | εργένη | εργένηδες |
Word family
εργένηbachelorette
εργένισσαsingle woman
εργένικοbachelor's (related to a bachelor)
εργένισσαunmarried woman
Etymology
The word 'εργένης' originates from the Modern Greek term for 'bachelor,' reflecting a man who is unmarried. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek word 'εργένης,' which referred to a single man, emphasizing the state of being unwed.
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