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κανόνας
rule /kaˈnonas/
nounA1#434 most common
Also: regulation, norm
Example sentences
Ο κανόνας λέει ότι πρέπει να είμαστε ευγενικοί.
The rule says that we must be polite.
Πρέπει να ακολουθούμε τον κανόνα στην τάξη.
We must follow the rule in class.
Ο κανόνας του παιχνιδιού είναι πολύ απλός.
The rule of the game is very simple.
Αυτός ο κανόνας ισχύει για όλους τους μαθητές.
This rule applies to all students.
Δεν υπάρχει κανόνας που να απαγορεύει τη συνεργασία.
There is no rule that prohibits collaboration.
Ο κανόνας της οδικής κυκλοφορίας πρέπει να τηρείται.
The traffic rule must be observed.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | κανόνας | κανόνες |
| Genitive | κανόνα | κανόνων |
| Accusative | κανόνα | κανόνες |
| Vocative | κανόνα | κανόνες |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'κανόνας' meaning 'rule' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'κανών', which referred to a straight rod or bar, and by extension, a standard or rule. This word was borrowed into Latin as 'canon', maintaining the sense of a standard or rule, and it has been passed into many modern languages with similar meanings.
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