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How do you say "ancestor" in Greek?
ο πρόγονος
o progonos
In Greek, "ancestor" is ο πρόγονος (o progonos).
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Pronunciation
Speak it as "o progonos", giving "go" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Grammar notes
ο πρόγονος is masculine. Its plural is πρόγονοι.
Example sentence
Ο πρόγονός της καταγόταν από ένα μικρό χωριό.
O progonos tis katagotan apo ena mikro chorio.
Her ancestor came from a small village.
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How to remember ο πρόγονος
The "go" sound is the memorable hook here, so attach a quick mental picture of ο πρόγονος to it.
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Questions about ο πρόγονος
How do you pronounce ο πρόγονος?
Speak it as "o progonos", giving "go" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Is ο πρόγονος masculine or feminine?
ο πρόγονος is masculine. ο πρόγονος is masculine. Its plural is πρόγονοι.
How is ο πρόγονος used in Greek?
ο πρόγονος is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ο πρόγονός της καταγόταν από ένα μικρό χωριό. (Her ancestor came from a small village.).
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