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πολύ
very /ˈpoli/
adverbA2#581 most common
Also: much, many
Example sentences
Είναι πολύ καλός μαθητής.
He is a very good student.
Αυτή η ταινία είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα.
This movie is very interesting.
Η βόλτα στο πάρκο ήταν πολύ ευχάριστη.
The walk in the park was very pleasant.
Είναι πολύ σημαντικό να διαβάζεις καθημερινά.
It is very important to read every day.
Η φίλη μου είναι πολύ ταλαντούχα στην μουσική.
My friend is very talented in music.
Το φαγητό στο εστιατόριο ήταν πολύ νόστιμο.
The food at the restaurant was very tasty.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "πολύ" meaning "very" originates from the Ancient Greek "πολύς" (polús), which means "much" or "many". This form itself is derived from Proto-Hellenic *polús, which traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *pleh₁-, meaning "full" or "many".
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