γρίφος
Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek γρῖφος (grîphos, “fishing basket”); first used in the sense of "riddle" by Aristophanes.
Noun
γρίφος • (grífos) m (plural γρίφοι)
- conundrum (difficult question or riddle)
- Synonym: αίνιγμα n (aínigma)
- puzzle
- Synonym: αίνιγμα n (aínigma)
- enigma
- Synonym: αίνιγμα n (aínigma)
Declension
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | γρίφος (grífos) | γρίφοι (grífoi) |
| genitive | γρίφου (grífou) | γρίφων (grífon) |
| accusative | γρίφο (grífo) | γρίφους (grífous) |
| vocative | γρίφε (grífe) | γρίφοι (grífoi) |
Related terms
- γρίπος m (grípos, “fishing equipment”)