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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
πόσοhow much
ποσοτικόςquantitative
ποσότηταquantity
ποσοστόpercentage
ποσοτικοποιώto quantify
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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