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τέλος
end /ˈtelos/
nounA1#147 most common
Also: conclusion, finish, goal
Example sentences
Το τέλος της ταινίας ήταν συγκινητικό.
The end of the movie was touching.
Φτάσαμε στο τέλος του δρόμου.
We reached the end of the road.
Στο τέλος της ημέρας, θα είμαι κουρασμένος.
At the end of the day, I will be tired.
Το τέλος του βιβλίου με εξέπληξε.
The end of the book surprised me.
Πρέπει να περιμένουμε μέχρι το τέλος.
We have to wait until the end.
Το τέλος της χρονιάς πλησιάζει.
The end of the year is approaching.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | τέλος | τέλη |
| Genitive | τέλους | τελών |
| Accusative | τέλος | τέλη |
| Vocative | τέλος | τέλη |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'τέλος' meaning 'end' traces back to Ancient Greek 'τέλος' with the same meaning. This, in turn, comes from Proto-Hellenic '*télos', which is derived from Proto-Indo-European '*telh₂-', meaning 'to bear, carry' or 'to reach, accomplish'. The word has maintained its meaning related to completion or conclusion throughout its history.
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