άγιο

See also: Άγιο, αγιο-, and αγιό-

Greek

Pronunciation

1. IPA^(key): /ˈa.ʝi.o/ (formal, more often for the nouns)

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(trisyllablic)

Hyphenation: ά‧γι‧ο

2. IPA^(key): /ˈa.ʝo/ (familiar)

Audio:

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(bisyllablic, with synizesis)

Hyphenation: ά‧γιο

Adjective

άγιο • (ágio)

1. Accusative masculine singular form of άγιος (ágios).
2. Nominative, accusative and vocative neuter singular form of άγιος (ágios).

Noun

άγιο • (ágio) n (plural άγια, masculine άγιος, feminine αγία)

1. (religion) holy superior divine being or force
2. (religion) sanctuary

   Synonym: άδυτο, ιερό

   see plural → τα άγια

Declension

Pronunciation trisyllabic. Compare to declension of adjective

Declension of άγιο

	singular	plural
nominative	άγιο •	άγια •
genitive	αγίου •,  άγιου •	αγίων •
accusative	άγιο •	άγια •
vocative	άγιο •	άγια •

Noun

άγιο • (ágio) m

1. Accusative singular form of άγιος (ágios).

Usage notes

• Katharevousa: ἃγιον