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σκοπός
purpose /skoˈpos/
nounA1#474 most common
Also: goal, aim, objective
Example sentences
Ο σκοπός της ζωής είναι να είμαστε ευτυχισμένοι.
The purpose of life is to be happy.
Ποιος είναι ο σκοπός αυτού του μαθήματος;
What is the purpose of this lesson?
Ο σκοπός μας είναι να βοηθήσουμε τους άλλους.
Our purpose is to help others.
Για ποιο σκοπό πήγες εκεί;
For what purpose did you go there?
Ο σκοπός της συνάντησης είναι να συζητήσουμε τα σχέδια.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the plans.
Έχω έναν σκοπό να επιτύχω φέτος.
I have a purpose to achieve this year.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σκοπός | σκοποί |
| Genitive | σκοπού | σκοπών |
| Accusative | σκοπό | σκοπούς |
| Vocative | σκοπέ | σκοποί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σκοπός' meaning 'purpose' originates from Ancient Greek 'σκοπός', which referred to a 'watcher' or 'target'. This word is derived from the verb 'σκοπέω' meaning 'to look at' or 'to consider'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify the idea of a 'goal' or 'purpose', reflecting the notion of something one aims for or focuses on.
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