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Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γονεύς (goneús).

Noun

γονέας (gonéasm or f (plural γονείς)

  1. parent, a term for a mother or a father

Declension

Declension of γονέας
singular plural
nominative γονέας (gonéas) γονείς (goneís)
genitive γονέα (gonéa)
γονέως (gonéos)
γονέων (gonéon)
accusative γονέα (gonéa) γονείς (goneís)
vocative γονέα (gonéa) γονείς (goneís)

The second genitive singular is formal (ancient), and suitable for the feminine gender.

See also

and see: Appendix:Greek vocabulary/Family