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θάνατος
death /ˈθanatos/
nounA1#286 most common
Example sentences
Ο θάνατος είναι μέρος της ζωής.
Death is a part of life.
Φοβάμαι τον θάνατο.
I fear death.
Η ιστορία μιλάει για τον θάνατο ενός ήρωα.
The story talks about the death of a hero.
Ο θάνατος του παππού μας μας στεναχώρησε.
The death of our grandfather saddened us.
Πολλοί άνθρωποι πιστεύουν στη ζωή μετά τον θάνατο.
Many people believe in life after death.
Ο θάνατος είναι ένα φυσικό φαινόμενο.
Death is a natural phenomenon.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | θάνατος | θάνατοι |
| Genitive | θανάτου | θανάτων |
| Accusative | θάνατο | θανάτους |
| Vocative | θάνατε | θάνατοι |
Word family
θανατηφόροςdeadly
θανατώto kill
θανασίαdeath (state)
θανατικόςfatal
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'θάνατος' (thánatos) meaning 'death' has its roots in ancient Greek, where it was used in similar contexts. It is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰen-, which means 'to die' or 'to put to death'.
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