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σύζυγος
spouse /ˈsiz.i.ɣos/
nounA1#464 most common
Also: husband, wife
Example sentences
Ο σύζυγός μου είναι πολύ καλός.
My spouse is very kind.
Η σύζυγός του δουλεύει σε ένα νοσοκομείο.
His spouse works in a hospital.
Πρέπει να μιλήσω με τον σύζυγό μου για το ταξίδι.
I need to talk to my spouse about the trip.
Η σύζυγός της είναι πολύ υποστηρικτική.
Her spouse is very supportive.
Ο σύζυγός μου και εγώ σχεδιάζουμε να πάμε διακοπές.
My spouse and I are planning to go on vacation.
Είναι σημαντικό να εμπιστεύεσαι τον σύζυγό σου.
It is important to trust your spouse.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σύζυγος | σύζυγοι |
| Genitive | συζύγου | συζύγων |
| Accusative | σύζυγο | συζύγους |
| Vocative | σύζυγε | σύζυγοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σύζυγός' meaning 'spouse' originates from the Ancient Greek 'σύζυγος', which is a compound of 'σύν' (syn, 'together') and 'ζυγός' (zygos, 'yoke'). This reflects the idea of two people being yoked or joined together in marriage.
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