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τίνος

tínos

Whose

Intermediatepronoun

Definition

Used to ask about ownership.

Example

Τίνος είναι αυτό το σακίδιο;

Whose backpack is this?

Etymology

'Τίνος' (tínos) is derived from the common Greek forms used in ancient times for possessiveness, retaining its function across history.

How & Where It’s Used

'Τίνος' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts in spoken and written language, widely understood across various Greek regions.

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