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μόνος
alone /ˈmonos/
adjectiveA1#142 most common
Also: only, single, solitary
Example sentences
Είμαι μόνος στο σπίτι.
I am alone at home.
Δεν θέλω να είμαι μόνος.
I don't want to be alone.
Αυτός περπατάει μόνος στο πάρκο.
He is walking alone in the park.
Η Μαρία αισθάνεται μόνη όταν οι φίλοι της φεύγουν.
Maria feels alone when her friends leave.
Πρέπει να μάθω να είμαι μόνος και ευτυχισμένος.
I need to learn to be alone and happy.
Μην αφήνεις το παιδί μόνο του στο σπίτι.
Don't leave the child alone at home.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | μόνος | μόνοι |
| Genitive | μόνου | μονών |
| Accusative | μόνο | μόνους |
| Vocative | μόνε | μόνοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'μόνος' meaning 'alone' originates from Ancient Greek 'μόνος' with the same meaning. This term has been used consistently throughout Greek history to denote singularity or solitude.
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