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καλώς
well /kaˈlos/
adverbA1#323 most common
Also: properly, nicely
Example sentences
Καλώς ήρθες στο σπίτι μου.
Welcome to my house.
Τα παιδιά παίζουν καλά στην αυλή.
The children play well in the yard.
Ελπίζω να τα πάμε καλά στην εξέταση.
I hope we do well on the exam.
Η δουλειά σου είναι καλή και κάνεις καλά τη δουλειά σου.
Your work is good and you do your job well.
Μου είπε ότι όλα πάνε καλά.
He told me that everything is going well.
Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε για το πώς μπορούμε να τα πάμε καλύτερα.
We need to talk about how we can do better.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | καλώς | καλώς |
| Genitive | καλώς | καλώς |
| Accusative | καλώς | καλώς |
| Vocative | καλώς | καλώς |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'καλώς' meaning 'well' derives from the ancient Greek adverb 'καλῶς', which is related to the adjective 'καλός' meaning 'good'. The term reflects a positive state or manner of doing something, emphasizing quality and correctness.
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