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κύριος
gentleman /ˈci.ri.os/
nounA1#475 most common
Also: sir, lord, Mr.
Example sentences
Ο κύριος είναι ευγενικός.
The gentleman is polite.
Έχω έναν κύριο φίλο.
I have a gentleman friend.
Ο κύριος που είδα χθες ήταν ψηλός.
The gentleman I saw yesterday was tall.
Η κυρία μίλησε με τον κύριο για την εργασία.
The lady spoke with the gentleman about the job.
Ο κύριος στο καφέ είναι πολύ φιλικός.
The gentleman at the café is very friendly.
Πρέπει να συμπεριφερόμαστε σαν κύριοι σε όλες τις περιστάσεις.
We should behave like gentlemen in all circumstances.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | κύριος | κύριοι |
| Genitive | κυρίου | κυρίων |
| Accusative | κύριο | κυρίους |
| Vocative | κύριε | κύριοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'κύριος' meaning 'gentleman' originates from Ancient Greek 'κύριος', which meant 'lord' or 'master'. This term was used to denote authority or ownership and eventually evolved to signify a respectful form of address for a man.
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