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How do you say "sibling" in Greek?
ο αδερφός
o aderfos
In Greek, "sibling" is ο αδερφός (o aderfos).
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Pronunciation
Speak it as "o aderfos", giving "de" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Grammar notes
ο αδερφός is masculine. Its plural is αδέλφια.
Example sentence
Ο μικρότερος αδερφός μου μοιράζεται το δωμάτιό μου.
O mikroteros aderfos moy moirazetai to domatio moy.
My younger sibling shares my room.
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How to remember ο αδερφός
Whisper "de" to yourself and immediately think of ο αδερφός; that pairing is the whole hook.
Related words
- relative ο συγγενής
- ancestor ο πρόγονος
- descendant ο απόγονος
- couple το ζευγάρι
- partner ο εταίρος
- babysitter η μπέιμπι σίτερ
- guardian ο φύλακας
- mentor ο μέντορας
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Questions about ο αδερφός
How do you pronounce ο αδερφός?
Speak it as "o aderfos", giving "de" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Is ο αδερφός masculine or feminine?
ο αδερφός is masculine. ο αδερφός is masculine. Its plural is αδέλφια.
How is ο αδερφός used in Greek?
ο αδερφός is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ο μικρότερος αδερφός μου μοιράζεται το δωμάτιό μου. (My younger sibling shares my room.).
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