άσυλο
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Greek
Etymology
Inherited from Ancient Greek ἄσυλον (ásulon).
Noun
άσυλο • (ásylo) n (plural άσυλα)
- asylum, shelter, sanctuary, haven, refuge
- asylum, hospice, home, hostel (for those in need, or in need of care or protection)
Declension
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | άσυλο (ásylo) | άσυλα (ásyla) |
| genitive | ασύλου (asýlou) άσυλου (ásylou) |
ασύλων (asýlon) |
| accusative | άσυλο (ásylo) | άσυλα (ásyla) |
| vocative | άσυλο (ásylo) | άσυλα (ásyla) |
Related terms
- ασυλία f (asylía, “immunity”)
- άσυλο ανιάτων n (ásylo aniáton, “hospice”)
Further reading
άσυλο on the Greek Wikipedia.Wikipedia el- άσυλο, in Λεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής , Triantafyllidis Foundation, 1998 at the Centre for the Greek language
