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πρωί
morning /ˈpro.i/
nounA1#186 most common
Also: early, dawn, forenoon
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | πρωί | πρωινά |
| Genitive | πρωινού | πρωινών |
| Accusative | πρωί | πρωινά |
| Vocative | πρωί | πρωινά |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πρωί' meaning 'morning' originates from Ancient Greek 'πρωΐ' (prōï), which is the adverbial form of 'πρωίος' (prōïos), meaning 'early'. This, in turn, is derived from 'πρῶτος' (prōtos), meaning 'first'. The term reflects the concept of the 'first' part of the day.
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