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σώμα

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Greek

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Alternative forms

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  • (Italiot Greek) soma

Etymology

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    From Ancient Greek σῶμα (sôma).

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /ˈsoma/
    • Hyphenation: σώ‧μα

    Noun

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    σώμα (sóman (plural σώματα)

    1. (anatomy) body
    2. body (group of people)
    3. corpus
    4. (military) corps
    5. (law enforcement) force, police force
      Είναι καινούργιος στο σώμα;
      Eínai kainoúrgios sto sóma?
      Is he a new guy on the force?

    Usage notes

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    The words σώμα and κορμί (kormí) both mean "body", but the former sees more formal usage, while the latter is used more colloquially.

    Declension

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    Declension of σώμα
    singular plural
    nominative σώμα (sóma) σώματα (sómata)
    genitive σώματος (sómatos) σωμάτων (somáton)
    accusative σώμα (sóma) σώματα (sómata)
    vocative σώμα (sóma) σώματα (sómata)
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