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How do you say "descendant" in Greek?
ο απόγονος
o apogonos
In Greek, "descendant" is ο απόγονος (o apogonos).
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Pronunciation
Sound this out as "o apogonos", pushing the stress onto "go" so it doesn't sound flat.
Grammar notes
ο απόγονος is masculine. Its plural is απόγονοι.
Example sentence
Είναι απόγονος διάσημου ζωγράφου.
Einai apogonos diasimoy zografoy.
He is a descendant of a famous painter.
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How to remember ο απόγονος
Give "go" a funny mental voice, then connect that voice directly to ο απόγονος.
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- guardian ο φύλακας
- mentor ο μέντορας
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Questions about ο απόγονος
How do you pronounce ο απόγονος?
Sound this out as "o apogonos", pushing the stress onto "go" so it doesn't sound flat.
Is ο απόγονος masculine or feminine?
ο απόγονος is masculine. ο απόγονος is masculine. Its plural is απόγονοι.
How is ο απόγονος used in Greek?
ο απόγονος is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Είναι απόγονος διάσημου ζωγράφου. (He is a descendant of a famous painter.).
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