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νεκρός
dead /nekˈros/
adjectiveA1#134 most common
Also: deceased, lifeless
Example sentences
Ο παππούς μου είναι νεκρός.
My grandfather is dead.
Η γάτα είναι νεκρή.
The cat is dead.
Βρήκαμε τον νεκρό πουλί στον κήπο.
We found the dead bird in the garden.
Ο φίλος μου είπε ότι ο ήρωας είναι νεκρός.
My friend said that the hero is dead.
Η ταινία μιλάει για έναν νεκρό βασιλιά.
The movie is about a dead king.
Πρέπει να σεβόμαστε τους νεκρούς.
We must respect the dead.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | νεκρός | νεκροί |
| Genitive | νεκρού | νεκρών |
| Accusative | νεκρό | νεκρούς |
| Vocative | νεκρέ | νεκροί |
Word family
νεκρότηταdeadness
νεκρωμένοςdeceased
νεκροτομείοmorgue
νεκρολογίεςobituaries
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'νεκρός' meaning 'dead' traces back to Ancient Greek 'νεκρός' with the same meaning. This term is derived from Proto-Hellenic '*nékros', which in turn comes from Proto-Indo-European '*nekros', meaning 'dead body' or 'corpse'. The word has maintained its meaning throughout its history.
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