καρφί (karphí)
English: nail
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Linguistic Information
Word Typenoun
Genderneuter
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About καρφί
As a noun, καρφί is of the neuter gender and is in the nominative case in Greek grammar. It can help you understand sentence structure and word forms better.
Definitions & Examples
- noun:nail (metal fastener used for joining wood, etc)
- noun:(in abbreviated form) rivetExamples:
- καρφί για μέταλλα (karfí gia métalla) — rivet
- noun:informer, snitch, grass (UK), ratfink (US)
- noun:(volleyball) spike
- adverb:straight, directly
- adverb:directly, straight away
Declension Table
neuter noun
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | καρφί | καρφιά |
| genitive | καρφιού | καρφιών |
| accusative | καρφί | καρφιά |
| vocative | καρφί | καρφιά |
Greek nouns and adjectives change form based on case (role in sentence) and number. These forms show how καρφί appears in different grammatical contexts.
Derived Terms
- καρφάκι (karfáki)"Grek"
- καρφί (karfí gia métalla)"Grek"
- καρφίτσα (karfítsa)"Grek"
- καρφοβελόνα (karfovelóna)"Grek"
- κάρφωμα (kárfoma)"Grek"
- καρφώνομαι (karfónomai)"Grek"
- καρφώνω (karfóno)"Grek"
- καρφωτής (karfotís)"Grek"
- καρφωτός (karfotós)"Grek"
- ξυλόκαρφο (xylókarfo)"Grek"