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παλιός
old /paˈlios/
adjectiveA1#360 most common
Also: ancient, former, worn
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | παλιός | παλιοί |
| Genitive | παλιού | παλιών |
| Accusative | παλιό | παλιούς |
| Vocative | παλιέ | παλιοί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'παλιός' meaning 'old' derives from the Ancient Greek word 'παλαιός' (palaios), which also means 'old' or 'ancient'. This term is related to the Proto-Hellenic '*palaiwos', which is a descendant of the Proto-Indo-European root '*pelh₂-' meaning 'old'. The word has retained its meaning through the ages, signifying something that has existed for a long time.
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