σώγαμπρος

Greek

Etymology

σώ- (só-, “inside, internal”) +‎ γαμπρός (gamprós, “groom”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsoɣambɾos/
• Hyphenation: σώ‧γα‧μπρος

Noun

σώγαμπρος • (sógampros) m (plural σώγαμπροι)

1. A man who marries and lives with his wife's family instead of setting up his own home or living with his family.

   Ο Στάθης είναι σώγαμπρος· ζει με τα πεθερικά του. ― O Státhis eínai sógampros; zei me ta petheriká tou. ― Stathis lives with his in-laws.

2. (humorous, derogatory, by extension) A husband seen as weak or who isn't seen to serve as the head of his household.

Declension

Declension of σώγαμπρος

	singular	plural
nominative	σώγαμπρος •	σώγαμπροι •
genitive	σώγαμπρου •	σώγαμπρων •
accusative	σώγαμπρο •	σώγαμπρους •
vocative	σώγαμπρε •	σώγαμπροι •