ξένος (xénos)
English: foreign
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeadjective
Gendermasculine
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About ξένος
Learn more about ξένος and how to use it correctly in Greek sentences and conversations.
Pronunciation
IPA: ˈkse.nos
Hyphenation: ξέ‧νος
Definitions & Examples
- noun:foreigner, alien
- noun:stranger
- noun:guest
- adjective:foreign
- adjective:strange, unfamiliar
Declension Table
neuter word
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | ξένος | ξένοι |
| genitive | ξένου | ξένων |
| accusative | ξένο | ξένους |
| vocative | ξένο | ξένοι |
Greek nouns and adjectives change form based on case (role in sentence) and number. These forms show how ξένος appears in different grammatical contexts.