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πρώτος
first /ˈpro.tos/
adjectiveA1#88 most common
Also: primary, foremost
Example sentences
Εγώ είμαι ο πρώτος στην τάξη.
I am the first in the class.
Ο πρώτος μήνας του χρόνου είναι ο Ιανουάριος.
The first month of the year is January.
Αυτή είναι η πρώτη φορά που έρχομαι εδώ.
This is the first time I come here.
Ο πρώτος δίσκος της μπάντας ήταν πολύ επιτυχημένος.
The band's first album was very successful.
Πρέπει να είσαι ο πρώτος που θα το πεις αυτό.
You must be the first to say this.
Η πρώτη μου εντύπωση ήταν πολύ καλή.
My first impression was very good.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | πρώτος | πρώτοι |
| Genitive | πρώτου | πρώτων |
| Accusative | πρώτο | πρώτους |
| Vocative | πρώτε | πρώτοι |
Word family
πρώτηfirst (feminine)
πρώτοfirst (neuter)
πρωτογενήςprimary, primary (in nature)
προτεραιότηταpriority
πρωτοπόροςpioneer
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πρώτος' meaning 'first' derives from the Ancient Greek 'πρῶτος'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting a long-standing concept of precedence in various Indo-European languages.
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