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θολός
blurred /θoˈlos/
adjectiveC1#7934 most common
Also: hazy, cloudy
Example sentences
Η εικόνα είναι θολή.
The picture is blurred.
Ο ουρανός φαίνεται θολός σήμερα.
The sky looks blurred today.
Τα γράμματα στο βιβλίο είναι θολά.
The letters in the book are blurred.
Έχω θολή όραση όταν είμαι κουρασμένος.
I have blurred vision when I am tired.
Η φωτογραφία βγήκε θολή λόγω της κίνησης.
The photo came out blurred due to the motion.
Η θολή εικόνα του πίνακα με δυσκολεύει να δω τις λεπτομέρειες.
The blurred image of the painting makes it hard for me to see the details.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | θολός | θολοί |
| Genitive | θολού | θολών |
| Accusative | θολό | θολούς |
| Vocative | θολέ | θολοί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'θολός' meaning 'blurred' is derived from the earlier forms in Greek, reflecting a consistent meaning related to obscurity or lack of clarity. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European, indicating a long-standing association with the concept of indistinctness.
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