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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
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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