όντας

See also: ὄντας and οντάς

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὄντας (óntas), plural accusative of the present participle ὤν (ṓn) of the verb εἰμί (“I am”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈon.das/

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• Hyphenation: ό‧ντας

Participle

όντας • (óntas) (indeclinable)

1. Present participle of είμαι (eímai): being

   Όντας απαισιόδοξος, δεν ελπίζει σε τίποτα!

   Óntas apaisiódoxos, den elpízei se típota!

   Being pessimistic, he/she/it hopes for nothing!

Usage notes

• Similar function with the dated declinable present participle ο ων (masculine), η ούσα (feminine), το ον (neuter), after the Ancient Greek participle ὤν (ṓn).

Participle

1. (dated) Accusative masculine plural form of ων (on). (rarely used)