κουμπάρος
Greek
Etymology
From Venetian compare (“godfather”), from Latin compater, from cum (“with”) + pater (“father”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kumˈbaros/
- Hyphenation: κου‧μπά‧ρος
Noun
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 strong relationship with the family
- (folksy) manner of addressing unknown person
- Πώς σε λένε κουμπάρε; ― Pós se léne koumpáre? ― What's your name koumbare?
Declension
Synonyms
- (godfather): νονός m (nonós)
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