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μικρός
small /miˈkros/
adjectiveA1#95 most common
Also: little, young
Example sentences
Ο σκύλος είναι μικρός.
The dog is small.
Έχω ένα μικρό βιβλίο.
I have a small book.
Η μικρή γάτα κοιμάται.
The small cat is sleeping.
Αυτό το δωμάτιο είναι πολύ μικρό.
This room is very small.
Ο μικρός μου αδελφός παίζει στην αυλή.
My small brother is playing in the yard.
Μου αρέσουν οι μικρές πόλεις.
I like small towns.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | μικρός | μικροί |
| Genitive | μικρού | μικρών |
| Accusative | μικρό | μικρούς |
| Vocative | μικρέ | μικροί |
Word family
μικρότεροςsmaller
μικρότηταsmallness
μικρούληςtiny
μικροίsmall (plural)
μικροσκοπικόςmicroscopic
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'μικρός' meaning 'small' traces back to Ancient Greek 'μικρός' with the same meaning. This, in turn, is derived from Proto-Hellenic '*mikros', which is believed to have originated from a Proto-Indo-European root. The word has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history.
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