πιο

Greek

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek πλιό, from πλίο, from πλέο, from Ancient Greek πλέον

Pronunciation

IPA: ['pço]

Adverb

πιο (pio)

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Usage notes

  • Used to make comparative forms:
    with adjectives:
    το μέλι είναι πιο γλυκό
    honey is sweeter
    with adverbs:
    Ο Ιωάννης τρέχει πιο γρήγορα
    Ianis runs faster
  • Used to make relative superlative forms:
    with adjectives:
    Η Ελένη της Τροίας ήταν η πιο όμορφη γυναίκα.
    Helen of Troy was the most beautiful woman.
    Ο Χάρι είναι ο πιο έξυπνος ο μαθητής.
    Harry is the cleverest pupil.

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Last modified on 9 October 2012, at 08:55