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παλαιός
old /paˈle.os/
adjectiveC1#7109 most common
Also: ancient, antique
Example sentences
Ο παλαιός άντρας κάθεται στο παγκάκι.
The old man is sitting on the bench.
Αυτή η παλαιά φωτογραφία είναι πολύ όμορφη.
This old photograph is very beautiful.
Ο παλαιός δρόμος είναι γεμάτος ιστορία.
The old road is full of history.
Μου αρέσουν οι παλαιές ταινίες.
I like old movies.
Η παλαιά βιβλιοθήκη έχει πολλά σπάνια βιβλία.
The old library has many rare books.
Πρέπει να προσέχουμε τα παλαιά κτίρια στην πόλη.
We must take care of the old buildings in the city.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | παλαιός | παλαιοί |
| Genitive | παλαιού | παλαιών |
| Accusative | παλαιό | παλαιούς |
| Vocative | παλαιέ | παλαιοί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'παλαιός' derives from the Ancient Greek 'παλαιός', which means 'old' or 'ancient'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting a long-standing concept of age and antiquity.
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