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παππούς
grandfather /papˈpus/
nounA2#519 most common
Example sentences
Ο παππούς μου είναι πολύ καλός.
My grandfather is very kind.
Πηγαίνω στον παππού μου κάθε Σαββατοκύριακο.
I go to my grandfather's house every weekend.
Ο παππούς μου έχει πολλές ιστορίες να διηγηθεί.
My grandfather has many stories to tell.
Μου αρέσει να παίζω σκάκι με τον παππού μου.
I like to play chess with my grandfather.
Ο παππούς μου ζει σε ένα μικρό χωριό.
My grandfather lives in a small village.
Θα επισκεφτούμε τον παππού μας για τα γενέθλιά του.
We will visit our grandfather for his birthday.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | παππούς | παππούδες |
| Genitive | παππού | παππούδων |
| Accusative | παππού | παππούδες |
| Vocative | παππού | παππούδες |
Word family
παππούgrandfather (vocative)
παππούδεςgrandfathers
παππούςgrandfatherπαππούδικαgrandfatherly (adjective form)
παππούςgrandfather (diminutive)Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'παππούς' (grandfather) derives from the earlier form 'παππούς' in the Greek language, which is a diminutive form of 'πατέρας' (father). This term reflects the familial bond and respect associated with grandparenthood.
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