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σύμφωνο
agreement /ˈsif.fo.no/
nounA2#543 most common
Also: pact, consonant
Example sentences
Έχω ένα σύμφωνο με τον φίλο μου.
I have an agreement with my friend.
Το σύμφωνο είναι πολύ σημαντικό για την επιχείρηση.
The agreement is very important for the business.
Πρέπει να υπογράψουμε το σύμφωνο πριν ξεκινήσουμε.
We need to sign the agreement before we start.
Ο δικηγόρος μας εξήγησε τους όρους του συμφώνου.
Our lawyer explained the terms of the agreement.
Η κυβέρνηση και οι εργάτες κατέληξαν σε ένα σύμφωνο.
The government and the workers reached an agreement.
Αν δεν τηρήσουμε το σύμφωνο, θα έχουμε προβλήματα.
If we do not adhere to the agreement, we will have problems.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σύμφωνο | σύμφωνα |
| Genitive | συμφώνου | συμφώνων |
| Accusative | σύμφωνο | σύμφωνα |
| Vocative | σύμφωνο | σύμφωνα |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σύμφωνο' meaning 'agreement' derives from the Ancient Greek 'σύμφωνος' (symphōnos), which means 'in harmony' or 'agreeing'. This term is composed of the prefix 'συν-' (syn-) meaning 'together' and 'φωνή' (phōnē) meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. The word evolved to denote an agreement or accord, reflecting the idea of voices or parties coming together in harmony.
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