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λόγος
word /ˈlo.ɣos/
nounA1#100 most common
Also: reason, speech, account
Example sentences
Ο λόγος είναι σημαντικός για την επικοινωνία.
The word is important for communication.
Μου αρέσει να διαβάζω καινούργιες λέξεις και λόγους.
I like to read new words and phrases.
Ο καθηγητής μας έδωσε έναν λόγο για να σκεφτούμε.
Our teacher gave us a reason to think.
Πρέπει να επιλέξω τον σωστό λόγο για την εργασία μου.
I need to choose the right word for my assignment.
Ο λόγος που ήρθα είναι για να σας δω.
The reason I came is to see you.
Στην ομιλία του, χρησιμοποίησε πολλές όμορφες λέξεις και λόγους.
In his speech, he used many beautiful words and phrases.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | λόγος | λόγοι |
| Genitive | λόγου | λόγων |
| Accusative | λόγο | λόγους |
| Vocative | λόγε | λόγοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'λόγος' meaning 'word' derives from Ancient Greek 'λόγος' which had a broad range of meanings including 'word', 'speech', 'reason', and 'account'. It is related to the verb 'λέγω' meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'.
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