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μερικοί
some /meɾiˈci/
pronA1#265 most common
Also: several, a few
Example sentences
Μερικοί άνθρωποι αγαπούν τη θάλασσα.
Some people love the sea.
Θα αγοράσω μερικά μήλα από το σούπερ μάρκετ.
I will buy some apples from the supermarket.
Μερικοί μαθητές διαβάζουν για τις εξετάσεις.
Some students are studying for the exams.
Μερικοί φίλοι μου έρχονται για δείπνο το Σάββατο.
Some of my friends are coming for dinner on Saturday.
Στην αγορά, είδα μερικούς όμορφους πίνακες.
At the market, I saw some beautiful paintings.
Μερικοί άνθρωποι πιστεύουν ότι η τέχνη είναι σημαντική.
Some people believe that art is important.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'μερικοί' meaning 'some' derives from Ancient Greek 'μερικός' (merikos), which means 'partial' or 'divided'. This in turn comes from the word 'μέρος' (meros), meaning 'part' or 'portion'. The evolution of the word reflects a shift from the notion of being a part to representing an indefinite quantity or number.
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