ολίγος (olígos)
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeadjective
Gendermasculine
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About ολίγος
Learn more about ολίγος and how to use it correctly in Greek sentences and conversations.
Pronunciation
IPA: oˈliɣos
Hyphenation: ο‧λί‧γος
Definitions & Examples
- adjective:alternative form of λίγος (Examples:
- Θα ήθελα έναν καφέ με ολίγη. Με λίγη ζάχαρη, όχι πολλή.Tha íthela énan kafé me olígi. Me lígi záchari, óchi pollí.
- I would like a coffee with a little. With a little sugar, not too much. (expression: καφές με ολίγη)
- adjective:see masculine plural: οι ολίγοι
Declension Table
neuter word
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | ολίγος | ολίγοι |
| genitive | ολίγου | ολίγων |
| accusative | ολίγο | ολίγους |
| vocative | ολίγο | ολίγοι |
Greek nouns and adjectives change form based on case (role in sentence) and number. These forms show how ολίγος appears in different grammatical contexts.