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μοναχικός
solitary /monaˈxikos/
adjectiveB1#1812 most common
Also: lonely, reclusive, secluded
Example sentences
Είναι ένας μοναχικός άνθρωπος.
He is a solitary person.
Της αρέσει να κάνει μοναχικούς περιπάτους.
She likes to take solitary walks.
Ο γέρος ζούσε μια μοναχική ζωή στο χωριό.
The old man lived a solitary life in the village.
Μετά τον χωρισμό της, ένιωθε πολύ μοναχική.
After her divorce, she felt very lonely.
Ο φάρος στέκεται μοναχικός στην άκρη του βράχου.
The lighthouse stands solitary at the edge of the cliff.
Η συγγραφή ενός μυθιστορήματος είναι συχνά μια μοναχική διαδικασία που απαιτεί υπομονή.
Writing a novel is often a solitary process that requires patience.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | μοναχικός | μοναχικοί |
| Genitive | μοναχικού | μοναχικών |
| Accusative | μοναχικό | μοναχικούς |
| Vocative | μοναχικέ | μοναχικοί |
Word family
Etymology
Μοναχικός derives from μοναχός, meaning monk or solitary one, which itself comes from the adjective μόνος, meaning alone or single. The suffix -ικός forms an adjective from the noun, giving the sense of pertaining to or characterized by solitude. The word carries the same root that gave English monk and monastery through Latin and Church Greek.
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