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κούφιος
hollow /ˈkufios/
adjective#17116 most common
Also: empty, shallow
Example sentences
Αυτό το ξύλο είναι κούφιο.
This wood is hollow.
Ο κούφιος ήχος του μπάσου είναι πολύ ωραίος.
The hollow sound of the bass is very nice.
Βρήκαμε ένα κούφιο βότσαλο στην παραλία.
We found a hollow pebble on the beach.
Η κούφια δομή του κτιρίου το καθιστά ελαφρύτερο.
The hollow structure of the building makes it lighter.
Ο δάσκαλος εξήγησε γιατί ο κούφιος χώρος είναι σημαντικός.
The teacher explained why the hollow space is important.
Τα κούφια αντικείμενα είναι πιο εύκολα στη μεταφορά.
Hollow objects are easier to carry.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | κούφιος | κούφιοι |
| Genitive | κούφιου | κούφιων |
| Accusative | κούφιο | κούφιους |
| Vocative | κούφιε | κούφιοι |
Word family
κούφιαhollows
κούφιοτηταhollowness
κούφιοςhollow (masculine singular)κούφιαhollow (feminine singular)
κούφιοιhollow (masculine plural)
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'κούφιος' meaning 'hollow' derives from the Ancient Greek 'κούφιος' (koupios), which also meant 'hollow' or 'light'. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱu̯e- meaning 'to be light' or 'to be hollow'.
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