κλάπαι

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • κλάποι (klápoi)

Etymology

No etymology. Perhaps of onomatopoeic origin, after the clattering.

Pronunciation

 

Proper noun

κλάπαι • (klápai) f pl (genitive κλαπῶν); first declension

  1. wooden shoes, pattens, clogs
  2. stocks, as a means of punishment

Inflection

First declension of αἱ κλάπαι; τῶν κλαπῶν (Attic)
Case / # Plural
Nominative αἱ κλάπαι
hai klápai
Genitive τῶν κλαπῶν
tôn klapôn
Dative ταῖς κλάπαις
taîs klápais
Accusative τᾱ̀ς κλάπᾱς
tā̀s klápās
Vocative κλάπαι
klápai
Notes:
  • This table gives Attic inflectional endings. For declension in other dialects, see Appendix:Ancient Greek dialectal declension.

References

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