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θύμα
victim /ˈθima/
nounA1#347 most common
Also: prey, sacrifice
Example sentences
Το θύμα ήταν πολύ φοβισμένο.
The victim was very scared.
Η αστυνομία βρήκε το θύμα στο πάρκο.
The police found the victim in the park.
Ο δικηγόρος υπερασπίστηκε το θύμα της επίθεσης.
The lawyer defended the victim of the attack.
Πρέπει να βοηθήσουμε το θύμα της κακοποίησης.
We must help the victim of abuse.
Η κοινωνία πρέπει να προστατεύει τα θύματα εγκλημάτων.
Society must protect the victims of crimes.
Ο ψυχολόγος μίλησε με το θύμα για την εμπειρία του.
The psychologist spoke with the victim about their experience.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | θύμα | θύματα |
| Genitive | θύματος | θυμάτων |
| Accusative | θύμα | θύματα |
| Vocative | θύμα | θύματα |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'θύμα' meaning 'victim' traces back to Ancient Greek 'θύμα' which originally meant 'sacrifice' or 'offering'. This word was used in the context of religious rituals where a victim was offered to the gods. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer more generally to someone who suffers harm or is sacrificed in a broader sense.
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