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σπουδαίος
important /spuˈðe.os/
adjectiveA2#666 most common
Also: significant, notable, great
Example sentences
Αυτό το βιβλίο είναι σπουδαίο.
This book is important.
Η εκπαίδευση είναι σπουδαία για το μέλλον μας.
Education is important for our future.
Ο σπουδαίος ρόλος του δασκάλου είναι να μας καθοδηγεί.
The important role of the teacher is to guide us.
Πρέπει να δώσουμε προσοχή σε σπουδαία θέματα.
We must pay attention to important issues.
Η υγεία είναι σπουδαία για όλους μας.
Health is important for all of us.
Είναι σπουδαίο να συμμετέχουμε σε αυτή τη συζήτηση.
It is important to participate in this discussion.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σπουδαίος | σπουδαίοι |
| Genitive | σπουδαίου | σπουδαίων |
| Accusative | σπουδαίο | σπουδαίους |
| Vocative | σπουδαίε | σπουδαίοι |
Word family
σπουδήstudy
σπουδαίαimportant (feminine singular)
σπουδαίοςimportant (masculine singular)σπουδαίοimportant (neuter singular)
σπουδάζωto study
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σπουδαίος' meaning 'important' derives from the Ancient Greek 'σπουδαῖος' (spoudaîos), which meant 'earnest, serious, or important'. This, in turn, comes from the word 'σπουδή' (spoudē), meaning 'haste, zeal, or effort', indicating something done with earnest effort or seriousness.
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