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νησί
island /niˈsi/
nounA2#620 most common
Example sentences
Το νησί είναι όμορφο.
The island is beautiful.
Πηγαίνω στο νησί για διακοπές.
I am going to the island for vacation.
Το νησί έχει πολλές παραλίες.
The island has many beaches.
Θα ταξιδέψουμε με το πλοίο στο νησί.
We will travel by boat to the island.
Το νησί είναι γνωστό για την ιστορία του.
The island is famous for its history.
Είναι ωραία να περπατάς γύρω από το νησί.
It is nice to walk around the island.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | νησί | νησιά |
| Genitive | νησιού | νησιών |
| Accusative | νησί | νησιά |
| Vocative | νησί | νησιά |
Word family
νησιώτηςislander
νησιωτικόςisland-related
νησίδαislet
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'νησί' meaning 'island' originates from Ancient Greek 'νῆσος' (nêsos), which also means 'island'. This term has been used consistently throughout Greek history to refer to islands.
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