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πνεύμα
spirit /ˈpnev.ma/
nounA2#669 most common
Also: mind, ghost
Example sentences
Το πνεύμα είναι αόρατο.
The spirit is invisible.
Αυτό το πνεύμα είναι πολύ δυνατό.
This spirit is very strong.
Ο πνευματικός κόσμος μας επηρεάζει.
The spiritual world affects us.
Πρέπει να σεβόμαστε το πνεύμα της φύσης.
We must respect the spirit of nature.
Η τέχνη εκφράζει το πνεύμα της εποχής.
Art expresses the spirit of the time.
Το πνεύμα του αγώνα είναι σημαντικό.
The spirit of the struggle is important.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | πνεύμα | πνεύματα |
| Genitive | πνεύματος | πνευμάτων |
| Accusative | πνεύμα | πνεύματα |
| Vocative | πνεύμα | πνεύματα |
Word family
πνευματικόςspiritual
πνευματικότηταspirituality
πνεύματιby spirit
πνεύματoςof spirit
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πνεύμα' meaning 'spirit' originates from Ancient Greek 'πνεῦμα' (pneuma), which also means 'breath' or 'spirit'. This term is derived from the verb 'πνέω' (pneō), meaning 'to breathe'. The concept of breath being linked to spirit is a common theme in many languages, reflecting the vital force of life.
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