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πόσος
how much /ˈposos/
pronA1#413 most common
Also: how many
Example sentences
Πόσος είναι ο λογαριασμός;
How much is the bill?
Πόσος χρόνος έχουμε μέχρι την αναχώρηση;
How much time do we have until departure?
Πόσος κόσμος θα έρθει στη γιορτή;
How many people will come to the celebration?
Πόσος είναι ο καφές σε αυτό το καφέ;
How much is the coffee in this café?
Πόσος είναι ο μισθός σου;
How much is your salary?
Πόσος είναι ο χρόνος που χρειάζεται για να φτάσουμε;
How much time does it take to get there?
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | πόσος | πόσοι |
| Genitive | πόσου | πόσων |
| Accusative | πόσο | πόσους |
| Vocative | πόσε | πόσοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'πόσος' meaning 'how much' traces back to Ancient Greek 'πόσος' with the same meaning. This word is derived from Proto-Hellenic '*kʷotos', which in turn comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*kʷoti-' meaning 'how many' or 'how much'. The word has retained its interrogative function throughout its history.
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