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ρηχός
shallow /riˈxo̞s/
adjective#11828 most common
Also: superficial
Example sentences
Η θάλασσα είναι ρηχή κοντά στην ακτή.
The sea is shallow near the shore.
Το ρηχό νερό είναι κατάλληλο για τα παιδιά.
The shallow water is suitable for children.
Αυτή η λίμνη είναι πολύ ρηχή για κολύμπι.
This lake is too shallow for swimming.
Ο ποταμός είναι ρηχός σε αυτό το σημείο.
The river is shallow at this point.
Πρέπει να προσέχεις γιατί το νερό είναι ρηχό εδώ.
You need to be careful because the water is shallow here.
Η ρηχή πλευρά του βράχου είναι ιδανική για ψάρεμα.
The shallow side of the rock is ideal for fishing.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ρηχός | ρηχοί |
| Genitive | ρηχού | ρηχών |
| Accusative | ρηχό | ρηχούς |
| Vocative | ρηχέ | ρηχοί |
Word family
ρηχότηταshallow depth
ρηχόςshallowρηχότεροςshallower
ρηχότερηshallower (feminine)
ρηχότεραmore shallowly
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ρηχός' meaning 'shallow' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ρηχός' (rhēkhos), which also meant 'shallow' or 'superficial'. This term is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting a common understanding of depth and shallowness across languages.
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