ψάλτης

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Greek

Etymology

From Koine Greek ψάλτης (psáltēs), from Ancient Greek ψάλλω (psállō).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpsaltis/
  • Hyphenation: ψάλ‧της

Noun

ψάλτης • (psáltis) m (plural ψάλτες or ψαλτάδες, feminine ψάλτρια)

  1. (music) cantor, chanter
    Synonym: ψαλμωδός (psalmodós)

Declension

Declension of ψάλτης
singular plural
nominative ψάλτης • ψάλτες •,  ψαλτάδες •
genitive ψάλτη • ψαλτών •,  ψαλτάδων •
accusative ψάλτη • ψάλτες •,  ψαλτάδες •
vocative ψάλτη • ψάλτες •,  ψαλτάδες •

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