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τυχερός
lucky /tiˈxe.ros/
adjectiveA2#662 most common
Also: fortunate
Example sentences
Είμαι πολύ τυχερός σήμερα.
I am very lucky today.
Ο Γιάννης είναι τυχερός που κέρδισε το λαχείο.
Giannis is lucky that he won the lottery.
Αισθάνομαι τυχερός που έχω καλούς φίλους.
I feel lucky to have good friends.
Είναι τυχερός που βρήκε δουλειά τόσο γρήγορα.
He is lucky to have found a job so quickly.
Η Μαρία θεωρεί τον εαυτό της τυχερό άνθρωπο.
Maria considers herself a lucky person.
Μερικές φορές, οι τυχεροί άνθρωποι έχουν και καλή τύχη.
Sometimes, lucky people also have good fortune.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | τυχερός | τυχεροί |
| Genitive | τυχερού | τυχερών |
| Accusative | τυχερό | τυχερούς |
| Vocative | τυχερέ | τυχεροί |
Word family
τυχίαluck
τυχαίαrandom
τυχαίαby chance
τυχέρωto be lucky
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'τυχερός' meaning 'lucky' derives from the ancient Greek word 'τύχη' (týkhē), which means 'fortune' or 'chance'. This word is related to the concept of fate or luck in Greek mythology and philosophy. Over time, the adjective form 'τυχερός' developed to describe someone who is fortunate or lucky.
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