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ωραίος
handsome /oˈre.os/
adjectiveA1#190 most common
Also: beautiful, nice, pleasant
Example sentences
Αυτός είναι ωραίος.
He is handsome.
Η ταινία ήταν πολύ ωραία.
The movie was very nice.
Μου αρέσει ο ωραίος καιρός.
I like the nice weather.
Η ωραία μουσική με κάνει να χαλαρώνω.
The beautiful music makes me relax.
Ο πίνακας στον τοίχο είναι ωραίος.
The painting on the wall is nice.
Πηγαίνω σε ένα ωραίο εστιατόριο το Σάββατο.
I am going to a nice restaurant on Saturday.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ωραίος | ωραίοι |
| Genitive | ωραίου | ωραίων |
| Accusative | ωραίο | ωραίους |
| Vocative | ωραίο | ωραίοι |
Word family
ωραίαbeautiful (feminine)
ωραίοbeautiful (neuter)
ωραιότηταbeauty
ωραιότεροςmore beautiful (comparative)
ωραιότερηmore beautiful (feminine comparative)
Etymology
The Greek word 'ωραίος' means 'beautiful' or 'handsome' and is used to describe aesthetic appeal. Its etymology traces back to ancient forms and related languages, highlighting its historical significance in describing beauty.
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