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===Pronunciation=== |
===Pronunciation=== |
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* {{IPA|el|/kumˈbaros/}} |
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* {{hyphenation|el|κου|μπά |
* {{hyphenation|el|κου|μπά|ρος}} |
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===Noun=== |
===Noun=== |
Latest revision as of 12:52, 23 April 2024
Greek
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Venetian compare (“godfather”), conpare, from Latin compater, compatrem, from cum (“with”) + pater (“father”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]κουμπάρος • (koumpáros) m (plural κουμπάροι, feminine κουμπάρα)
- one's best man, koumbaros; the primary attendant to the couple in a wedding ceremony
- the same person may become the godfather of one's child, forming a strong relationship with the family
- (folksy) manner of addressing unknown person
- Πώς σε λένε κουμπάρε; ― Pós se léne koumpáre; ― What's your name mate?
Declension
[edit]Declension of κουμπάρος
Synonyms
[edit]- (godfather): νονός m (nonós)