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πτώμα
corpse /ˈptoma/
nounA1#431 most common
Also: dead body
Example sentences
Το πτώμα βρέθηκε στην παραλία.
The corpse was found on the beach.
Ο αστυνομικός εξέτασε το πτώμα.
The police officer examined the corpse.
Φοβάμαι να δω ένα πτώμα.
I am afraid to see a corpse.
Το πτώμα ανήκε σε έναν αγνοούμενο.
The corpse belonged to a missing person.
Η γυναίκα είδε το πτώμα και φώναξε.
The woman saw the corpse and screamed.
Ο γιατρός δήλωσε ότι το πτώμα ήταν σε προχωρημένη κατάσταση.
The doctor stated that the corpse was in an advanced state.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | πτώμα | πτώματα |
| Genitive | πτώματος | πτωμάτων |
| Accusative | πτώμα | πτώματα |
| Vocative | πτώμα | πτώματα |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πτώμα' meaning 'corpse' derives from Ancient Greek 'πτῶμα' which also meant 'corpse' or 'fallen body'. The term is related to the verb 'πίπτω' meaning 'to fall', reflecting the idea of a fallen body. This etymology highlights the connection between physical falling and death in ancient perceptions.
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