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νότιος
southern /ˈnotios/
adjectiveA2#680 most common
Example sentences
Ο νότιος άνεμος φυσάει σήμερα.
The southern wind is blowing today.
Η νότια Ελλάδα είναι πολύ όμορφη.
Southern Greece is very beautiful.
Πηγαίνουμε σε μια νότια παραλία για διακοπές.
We are going to a southern beach for vacation.
Ο νότιος προσανατολισμός του σπιτιού βοηθάει στη θέρμανση.
The southern orientation of the house helps with heating.
Στην νότια πλευρά του βουνού, υπάρχουν πολλά δέντρα.
On the southern side of the mountain, there are many trees.
Η νότια περιοχή της πόλης είναι πιο ήσυχη.
The southern area of the city is quieter.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | νότιος | νότιοι |
| Genitive | νοτίου | νοτίων |
| Accusative | νότιο | νότιους |
| Vocative | νότιε | νότιοι |
Word family
νότοςsouth
νοτιοανατολικόςsoutheast
νοτιοδυτικόςsouthwest
νοτιοευρωπαϊκόςsouthern European
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'νότιος' meaning 'southern' derives from Ancient Greek 'νότιος' with the same meaning. The term is related to 'νότος', which refers to the south wind or the south direction. This reflects a common pattern in many languages where cardinal directions are often associated with prevailing winds.
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