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προηγούμενος
previous /proiˈɣumenos/
adjectiveA1#476 most common
Also: preceding, former
Example sentences
Ο προηγούμενος δάσκαλος ήταν πολύ καλός.
The previous teacher was very good.
Έχω διαβάσει το προηγούμενο βιβλίο σου.
I have read your previous book.
Η προηγούμενη εργασία μου ήταν πιο δύσκολη.
My previous job was more difficult.
Ο προηγούμενος μήνας είχε πολλές βροχές.
The previous month had a lot of rain.
Η προηγούμενη συνάντηση ήταν πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα.
The previous meeting was very interesting.
Σε σύγκριση με τον προηγούμενο χρόνο, φέτος έχουμε περισσότερους επισκέπτες.
Compared to the previous year, this year we have more visitors.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | προηγούμενος | προηγούμενοι |
| Genitive | προηγούμενου | προηγούμενων |
| Accusative | προηγούμενο | προηγούμενους |
| Vocative | προηγούμενε | προηγούμενοι |
Word family
προηγούμενηprevious (feminine)
προηγούμενοprevious (neuter)
προηγούμενοςpredecessorπροηγούμεναprevious things
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "προηγούμενος" meaning "previous" is derived from the verb "προηγούμαι" which means "to precede" or "to go before". This verb is composed of the prefix "προ-" meaning "before" and the verb "ηγούμαι" meaning "to lead" or "to guide". "Ηγούμαι" itself comes from the Ancient Greek "ἡγέομαι" with the same meaning.
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