σωστός

Greek

Etymology

Verbal adjective of the verb σώζω (sṓzō, to save), hence literally "safe and sound; secure; sure, certain".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [so̞ˈsto̞s]
  • Hyphenation: σω‧στός

Adjective

σωστός (sostós) m (feminine σωστή, neuter σωστό)

  1. correct, right
    Synonym: ορθός (orthós)
    Antonym: λάθος (láthos)
  2. real, true
  3. (figuratively) well-mannered, well-behaved

Declension

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