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πόλη
city /ˈpoli/
nounA1#132 most common
Example sentences
Η πόλη είναι πολύ όμορφη.
The city is very beautiful.
Πηγαίνω στην πόλη κάθε Σαββατοκύριακο.
I go to the city every weekend.
Η νέα πόλη έχει πολλά ενδιαφέροντα μέρη.
The new city has many interesting places.
Στην πόλη υπάρχουν πολλά καφέ και εστιατόρια.
In the city, there are many cafes and restaurants.
Η πόλη μας είναι γνωστή για την ιστορία της.
Our city is known for its history.
Θα ήθελα να επισκεφτώ όλες τις πόλεις της Ευρώπης.
I would like to visit all the cities of Europe.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | πόλη | πόλεις |
| Genitive | πόλης | πόλεων |
| Accusative | πόλη | πόλεις |
| Vocative | πόλη | πόλεις |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πόλη' meaning 'city' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'πόλις' (polis), which also meant 'city' or 'city-state'. This term was used to describe the city-states that were the characteristic political entities of Ancient Greece.
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