άγιο
See also: Άγιο, αγιο-, and αγιό-
Greek
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /ˈa.ʝi.o/ (formal, more often for the nouns)
(trisyllablic)Audio (file) - Hyphenation: ά‧γι‧ο
2. IPA(key): /ˈa.ʝo/ (familiar)
(bisyllablic, with synizesis)Audio (file) - Hyphenation: ά‧γιο
Adjective
άγιο • (ágio)
- Accusative singular masculine form of άγιος (ágios).
- Nominative, accusative and vocative singular neuter form of άγιος (ágios).
Noun
άγιο • (ágio) n (plural άγια, masculine άγιος, feminine αγία)
- (religion) holy superior divine being or force [1]
- (religion) sanctuary
- Synonym: άδυτο, ιερό
- see plural → τα άγια
- Synonym: άδυτο, ιερό
Declension
Pronunciation trisyllabic. Compare to declension of adjective
declension of άγιο
singular | plural | |
---|---|---|
nominative | άγιο • | άγια • |
genitive | αγίου • | αγίων • |
accusative | άγιο • | άγια • |
vocative | άγιο • | άγια • |
Noun
άγιο • (ágio) m
- Accusative singular form of άγιος (ágios).
Usage notes
- Katharevousa: ἃγιον
References
- Babiniotis, Georgios (2002) Λεξικό της νέας ελληνικής γλώσσας [Modern Greek Dictionary] (in Greek), 2nd edition, Athens: Lexicology Centre