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μεγάλος
big /meˈɣalos/
adjectiveA1#65 most common
Also: large, great
Example sentences
Ο μεγάλος σκύλος τρέχει στο πάρκο.
The big dog is running in the park.
Έχω μια μεγάλη τσάντα για τα βιβλία μου.
I have a big bag for my books.
Η μεγάλη γέφυρα είναι πολύ όμορφη.
The big bridge is very beautiful.
Αυτός ο μεγάλος τοίχος χρειάζεται βάψιμο.
This big wall needs painting.
Στην κουζίνα υπάρχει μια μεγάλη κατσαρόλα.
In the kitchen, there is a big pot.
Η μεγάλη αλλαγή στη ζωή μου με έκανε πιο δυνατό.
The big change in my life made me stronger.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | μεγάλος | μεγάλοι |
| Genitive | μεγάλου | μεγάλων |
| Accusative | μεγάλο | μεγάλους |
| Vocative | μεγάλε | μεγάλοι |
Word family
μεγάληbig (feminine)
μεγάλοbig (neuter)
μεγαλώνειgrows (becomes bigger)
μεγαλύτεροςbigger (comparative)
μεγαλείοgrandeur
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "μεγάλος" meaning "big" derives from the Ancient Greek "μέγας" with the same meaning. The word has maintained its meaning through the ages, signifying size or greatness.
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