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φωνή
voice /fɔˈni/
nounA1#494 most common
Also: sound, tone
Example sentences
Η φωνή της είναι πολύ όμορφη.
Her voice is very beautiful.
Ακούω τη φωνή του φίλου μου.
I hear my friend's voice.
Η φωνή του δασκάλου ήταν αυστηρή.
The teacher's voice was strict.
Πρέπει να μιλήσεις με τη φωνή σου.
You need to speak with your voice.
Η φωνή της ηθοποιού γέμισε την αίθουσα.
The actress's voice filled the hall.
Είναι δύσκολο να ακούσεις τη φωνή του πάνω από τη μουσική.
It's hard to hear his voice over the music.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | φωνή | φωνές |
| Genitive | φωνής | φωνών |
| Accusative | φωνή | φωνές |
| Vocative | φωνή | φωνές |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "φωνή" meaning "voice" traces back to Ancient Greek "φωνή" with the same meaning. This, in turn, comes from Proto-Hellenic *phōnā, which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰeh₂- meaning "to speak" or "to sound".
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