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σώος
safe /ˈso.as/
adjectiveC1#5293 most common
Also: sound, unharmed
Example sentences
Ο Γιάννης είναι σώος μετά το ατύχημα.
John is safe after the accident.
Η μητέρα μου πάντα με κρατάει σώο όταν ταξιδεύω.
My mother always keeps me safe when I travel.
Ελπίζω ότι όλοι οι επιβάτες είναι σώοι.
I hope that all the passengers are safe.
Πρέπει να βεβαιωθούμε ότι τα παιδιά είναι σώα στο σπίτι.
We need to make sure that the children are safe at home.
Ο σκύλος μου γύρισε σώος από την περιπέτεια.
My dog returned safe from the adventure.
Αφού ολοκληρώσαμε την αποστολή, νιώθουμε όλοι σώοι.
After we completed the mission, we all feel safe.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σώος | σώοι |
| Genitive | σώου | σώων |
| Accusative | σώο | σώους |
| Vocative | σώε | σώοι |
Word family
σωτηρίαsalvation
σώζωto save
σωτήραςsavior
σωστικόςsalvatory
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σώος' meaning 'safe' derives from the ancient Greek 'σώος', which also meant 'safe' or 'whole'. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *sō- meaning 'to be healthy' or 'to be whole'.
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