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σπαθί
sword /spaˈθi/
nounC1#4371 most common
Example sentences
Το σπαθί είναι κοφτερό.
The sword is sharp.
Είδα έναν ιππότη με σπαθί.
I saw a knight with a sword.
Ο ήρωας κρατούσε το σπαθί του ψηλά.
The hero held his sword high.
Το σπαθί του πολεμιστή ήταν φτιαγμένο από ατσάλι.
The warrior's sword was made of steel.
Πρέπει να προσέχεις όταν χειρίζεσαι ένα σπαθί.
You must be careful when handling a sword.
Η μάχη ξεκίνησε με ένα σπαθί στο χέρι.
The battle began with a sword in hand.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σπαθί | σπαθιά |
| Genitive | σπαθιού | σπαθιών |
| Accusative | σπαθί | σπαθιά |
| Vocative | σπαθί | σπαθιά |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σπαθί' meaning 'sword' has its origins in the ancient Greek word 'σπάθη' (spáthē), which referred to a sword or blade. This term is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sp(h)ē- meaning 'to cut' or 'to split'.
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