αγενής (ayenís)
English: impolite
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeadjective
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About αγενής
Learn more about αγενής and how to use it correctly in Greek sentences and conversations.
Pronunciation
IPA: aʝeˈnis
Hyphenation: α‧γε‧νής
Definitions & Examples
- adjective:rude, impolite, uncivil (bad-mannered)Examples:
- Αυτή η υπάλληλος ήταν αγενέστατη.Aftí i ypállilos ítan agenéstati.
- That employee was most rude.
- adjective:base (as in base metal), nonprecious (metals such as lead, copper)
Declension Table
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| nominative | — |
| genitive | — |
| accusative | — |
| vocative | — |
Greek nouns and adjectives change form based on case (role in sentence) and number. These forms show how αγενής appears in different grammatical contexts.