καθαρός (katharós)

English: clean

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Linguistic Information

Word Typeadjective
Gendermasculine
Casenominative
NumberSingular

About καθαρός

Learn more about καθαρός and how to use it correctly in Greek sentences and conversations.

Pronunciation

IPA: ka.θaˈɾos

Definitions & Examples

  • adjective:
    clean, clear
  • adjective:
    pure, undefiled
    Examples:
    • Synonym: αρρύπαντος (arrýpantos)
  • adjective:
    (Judaism) kosher
  • adjective:
    (music) perfect (as in perfect fourth)

Declension Table

neuter word

CaseSingularPlural
nominativeκαθαρόςκαθαροί
genitiveκαθαρούκαθαρών
accusativeκαθαρόκαθαρούς
vocativeκαθαρόκαθαροί

Greek nouns and adjectives change form based on case (role in sentence) and number. These forms show how καθαρός appears in different grammatical contexts.

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