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όσος
as much as /ˈosos/
conjunctionA1#193 most common
Also: whoever, whosoever, however much
Example sentences
Όσος καιρός χρειάζεται, θα περιμένω.
As much time as it takes, I will wait.
Όσος κόσμος ήρθε, ήταν ευχάριστο.
As many people as came, it was pleasant.
Θα διαβάσω όσος περισσότερος χρόνος μου μένει.
I will read as much as time allows me.
Όσος ήλιος υπάρχει, θα πάμε στην παραλία.
As much sun as there is, we will go to the beach.
Μου αρέσει όσος χρόνος περνάμε μαζί.
I like as much time as we spend together.
Όσος καιρός και να περάσει, δεν θα ξεχάσω.
No matter how much time passes, I will not forget.
Word family
όσοςas much as
όσηas much as (feminine)
όσοιas many as (plural)
όσεςas many as (feminine plural)
όσοas muchEtymology
The Greek word 'όσος' means 'as much as' or 'as many as' and is used to express quantity or extent. Its usage has evolved over time, reflecting the linguistic shifts within the Greek language.
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