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ψιλός
thin /psiˈlos/
adjectiveC1#3089 most common
Also: fine, slight
Example sentences
Ο ψιλός άντρας περπατάει στο πάρκο.
The thin man is walking in the park.
Η ψιλή κοπέλα διαβάζει ένα βιβλίο.
The thin girl is reading a book.
Αυτός ο ψιλός πίνακας είναι πολύ όμορφος.
This thin painting is very beautiful.
Η μητέρα μου είπε ότι πρέπει να τρώω πιο υγιεινά για να γίνω ψιλός.
My mother said that I need to eat healthier to become thin.
Ο ψιλός τοίχος του σπιτιού χρειάζεται βάψιμο.
The thin wall of the house needs painting.
Πρέπει να προσέχω την διατροφή μου για να παραμείνω ψιλός.
I need to watch my diet to stay thin.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ψιλός | ψιλές |
| Genitive | ψιλοῦ | ψιλῶν |
| Accusative | ψιλόν | ψιλοὺς |
| Vocative | ψιλέ | ψιλές |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ψιλός' meaning 'thin' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ψιλός' (psilós), which also meant 'bare' or 'naked'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting a common theme of minimalism or lack of thickness.
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