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ζωή
life /ziˈi/
nounA1#64 most common
Also: existence, living
Example sentences
Η ζωή είναι όμορφη.
Life is beautiful.
Αυτή η ταινία μιλάει για τη ζωή ενός καλλιτέχνη.
This movie talks about the life of an artist.
Πρέπει να απολαμβάνουμε τη ζωή μας κάθε μέρα.
We should enjoy our life every day.
Η ζωή στην πόλη είναι πολύ διαφορετική από τη ζωή στην εξοχή.
Life in the city is very different from life in the countryside.
Στη ζωή, είναι σημαντικό να έχουμε φίλους.
In life, it is important to have friends.
Η ζωή μου άλλαξε όταν γνώρισα τον καλύτερό μου φίλο.
My life changed when I met my best friend.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ζωή | ζωές |
| Genitive | ζωής | ζωών |
| Accusative | ζωή | ζωές |
| Vocative | ζωή | ζωές |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ζωή' meaning 'life' comes from Ancient Greek 'ζωή' with the same meaning. This term is derived from the verb 'ζῴω' (zōiō), which means 'to live'. The word has been used consistently in Greek to denote the concept of life, both in a biological and existential sense.
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