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πουτάνα
prostitute /puˈtana/
nounC1#4141 most common
Also: whore, hooker
Example sentences
Η πουτάνα είναι έξω στον δρόμο.
The prostitute is outside on the street.
Είδα μια πουτάνα χθες το βράδυ.
I saw a prostitute last night.
Ο φίλος μου είπε ότι γνωρίζει μια πουτάνα.
My friend said that he knows a prostitute.
Η πουτάνα εργάζεται σε μια περιοχή με πολλά μπαρ.
The prostitute works in an area with many bars.
Πολλές φορές οι πουτάνες αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες.
Often, prostitutes face difficulties.
Η κοινωνία πρέπει να βοηθήσει τις πουτάνες να βρουν άλλη δουλειά.
Society should help prostitutes find other jobs.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | πουτάνα | πουτάνες |
| Genitive | πουτάνας | πουτάνων |
| Accusative | πουτάνα | πουτάνες |
| Vocative | πουτάνα | πουτάνες |
Word family
πουτανάκιlittle prostitute
πουτανιάprostitution
πουτάναςof a prostitute (genitive case)
πουτάνισσαfemale prostitute
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πουτάνα' meaning 'prostitute' is derived from the earlier form 'πουτάνα' in Medieval Greek, which itself likely originates from the Vulgar Latin 'putana', a term used for a woman of ill repute. This Latin term is believed to be derived from 'putidus', meaning 'rotten' or 'decayed', reflecting societal attitudes towards prostitution.
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