μαύρος (máfros)
English: black
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeadjective
Gendermasculine
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About μαύρος
Learn more about μαύρος and how to use it correctly in Greek sentences and conversations.
Pronunciation
Hyphenation: μαύ‧ρος
Definitions & Examples
- adjective:of black (color/colour)Examples:
- for the color/colour, see μαύρο n (mávro, noun)
- adjective:(figurative) gloomy, dark, grim
- adjective:depressed, miserable
- adjective:grim, terrible, evil
Declension Table
neuter word
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | μαύρος | μαύροι |
| genitive | μαύρου | μαύρων |
| accusative | μαύρο | μαύρους |
| vocative | μαύρο | μαύροι |
Greek nouns and adjectives change form based on case (role in sentence) and number. These forms show how μαύρος appears in different grammatical contexts.
Related Words
Derived Terms
- μαύρα (mávra)"Grek"
- μαύρο δάκρυ (mávro dákry)"Grek"
- μαύρο μάτι (mávro máti)"Grek"
- μαύρα μάτια (mávra mátia)"Grek"