Greek · Adjectives
μεγάλος
megálos
Big; old (person)
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great size, or older in age.
Example
Μένουν σε ένα μεγάλο σπίτι.
They live in a big house.
Etymology
'Μεγάλος' (megálos) traces back to ancient Greek 'μέγας', meaning 'great' or 'large'. The word has historically been used to denote size as well as importance.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both spoken and written Greek, 'μεγάλος' spans formal and informal registers and is widely recognized throughout Greece.
Literary Heritage
Frequently appears in literature and idiomatic expressions to describe notable figures or events.