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σκάφος
vessel /ˈskafos/
nounA1#332 most common
Also: boat, craft
Example sentences
Το σκάφος είναι μεγάλο.
The vessel is large.
Βλέπω ένα σκάφος στη θάλασσα.
I see a vessel in the sea.
Το σκάφος ταξιδεύει γρήγορα.
The vessel travels fast.
Πρέπει να ελέγξουμε το σκάφος πριν από την αναχώρηση.
We need to check the vessel before departure.
Το σκάφος ανήκει στον πατέρα μου.
The vessel belongs to my father.
Η ομάδα μας θα επιδιορθώσει το σκάφος.
Our team will repair the vessel.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σκάφος | σκάφη |
| Genitive | σκάφους | σκαφών |
| Accusative | σκάφος | σκάφη |
| Vocative | σκάφος | σκάφη |
Word family
σκαφίδιοsmall vessel
σκαφίτσαlittle vessel
σκαφώνof vessels
σκαφίτσαsmall boat
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σκάφος' meaning 'vessel' originates from Ancient Greek 'σκάφος' (skáphos), which referred to a 'hull' or 'ship'. This term is derived from the verb 'σκάπτω' (skáptō), meaning 'to dig' or 'to hollow out', reflecting the process of creating a vessel by hollowing out wood or other materials.
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