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προς
to /pros/
adpA1#135 most common
Also: towards, for, at
Example sentences
Πηγαίνω προς το σχολείο.
I am going to school.
Ο φίλος μου έρχεται προς εμένα.
My friend is coming to me.
Η μητέρα μου στέλνει γράμμα προς τον πατέρα μου.
My mother is sending a letter to my father.
Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε προς την κατεύθυνση του προβλήματος.
We need to talk in the direction of the problem.
Ο δάσκαλος δείχνει προς τον πίνακα.
The teacher is pointing to the board.
Η ομάδα εργάζεται προς την επίτευξη του στόχου.
The team is working towards achieving the goal.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'προς' meaning 'to' originates from Ancient Greek 'πρός', which had similar meanings such as 'towards', 'to', or 'against'. It is used to indicate direction or purpose. This preposition has been consistently used throughout the history of the Greek language with minor semantic shifts.
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