σκέτος (skétos)
English: plain
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeadjective
Gendermasculine
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About σκέτος
Learn more about σκέτος and how to use it correctly in Greek sentences and conversations.
Definitions & Examples
- adjective:plain, pure
- adjective:neat, straight, undiluted (for alcoholic drinks)
- adjective:unsweetened, black (for coffee drinks)
- adjective:an intensifier for abstract nounsExamples:
- σκέτη ανοησία (skéti anoïsía) — sheer nonsense
- σκέτη απόλαυση (skéti apólafsi) — absolute delight
- σκέτη αποτυχία (skéti apotychía) — complete failure
Declension Table
neuter word
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | σκέτος | σκέτοι |
| genitive | σκέτου | σκέτων |
| accusative | σκέτο | σκέτους |
| vocative | σκέτο | σκέτοι |
Greek nouns and adjectives change form based on case (role in sentence) and number. These forms show how σκέτος appears in different grammatical contexts.