κουμπάρος
Greek edit
Etymology edit
From Venetian compare (“godfather”), conpare, from Latin compater, compatrem, from cum (“with”) + pater (“father”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
κουμπάρος • (koumpáros) m (plural κουμπάροι, feminine κουμπάρα)
- one's best man, koumbaros; the primary attendant to the couple in a wedding ceremony
- the same person may become the godfather of one's child, forming a strong relationship with the family
- (folksy) manner of addressing unknown person
- Πώς σε λένε κουμπάρε; ― Pós se léne koumpáre; ― What's your name mate?
Declension edit
declension of κουμπάρος
Synonyms edit
- (godfather): νονός m (nonós)