γίγαντας

See also: Γίγαντας

Greek

Alternative forms

(Katharevousa) γίγας m (gígas)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Γίγαντας (Gígantas, “Giant”) (genitive Γίγαντος, accusative Γίγαντα), from Γίγας (Gígas).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈʝiɣadas/, [ˈʝi.ɣɐ.dɐs]

Noun

γίγαντας • (gígantas) m (plural γίγαντες, feminine γιγάντισσα)

giant (mythical anthropomorphic creature of great size)
giant (large person or organisation)
(astronomy) giant star

Declension

declension of γίγαντας

	singular	plural
nominative	γίγαντας •	γίγαντες •
genitive	γίγαντα •	γιγάντων •
accusative	γίγαντα •	γίγαντες •
vocative	γίγαντα •	γίγαντες •

Synonyms

κολοσσός m (kolossós, “colossus, giant”)

Derived terms

Derived terms

γίγαντες πλακί (gígantes plakí, “gigantes - a savoury dish”)
γιγάντεμα (gigántema)
γιγάντια (gigántia)
γιγάντιος (gigántios)
γιγαντίως (gigantíos)
γιγαντεύω (gigantévo)
γιγαντιαίος (gigantiaíos)

γιγαντισμός (gigantismós)
γιγαντοαφίσα (gigantoafísa)
γιγαντομαχία (gigantomachía)
γιγαντοοθόνη (gigantoothóni)
γιγαντόσωμος (gigantósomos)
γιγαντώνομαι (gigantónomai)

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