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ποιός
who /pijo̞s/
pronounA1#176 most common
Also: which, what
Example sentences
Ποιός είναι ο δάσκαλος;
Who is the teacher?
Δεν ξέρω ποιός το είπε.
I don't know who said it.
Ποιός θα έρθει στην γιορτή;
Who will come to the celebration?
Ποιός είναι ο καλύτερος φίλος σου;
Who is your best friend?
Μπορείς να μου πεις ποιός είναι ο συγγραφέας;
Can you tell me who the author is?
Ποιός είναι υπεύθυνος για αυτό το έργο;
Who is responsible for this project?
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ποιός | ποιοί |
| Genitive | ποιού | ποιών |
| Accusative | ποιόν | ποιοί |
| Vocative | ποιέ | ποιοί |
Word family
Etymology
The Greek word 'ποιός' translates to 'what kind of' or 'which' and is used to inquire about the nature or quality of something. Its origins trace back to ancient forms and are linked to the broader Indo-European language family.
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