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Whilst trying to learn Greek from different sources, certain discrepancies seem to arise. What is the correct term for a husband or wife? γιναικα, ανδρασ, σιζιγο (please forgive the spelling) |
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Wife - η γυναίκα Husband - Ο σύζυγος My husband - ο άντρας μου ο άντρας is used a lot more than Ο σύζυγος, but they are both correct. personally if you are like me a relative beginner then stick with ο άντρας for now, and don't forget the article, it is used when speaking. I hope this helps. |
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ο/η σύζυγος is equivalent to English "spouse": ο σύζυγος = male spouse; η σύζυγος = female spouse Thus: ο σύζυγός μου = my [male] spouse (i.e., my husband) η σύζυγός μου = my [female] spouse, (i.e., my wife) As Jonathan suggests, use ο άντρας (or άνδρας) for "husband", use η γυναίκα for "wife": ο άντρας μου = my husband η γυναίκα μου = my wife Regards, Greg Brush |
