μπαρμπα-
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Greek
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Byzantine Greek μπάρμπας (mpármpas, “bearded man”), from Italian barba (“beard”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Prefix
[edit]μπαρμπα- • (barmpa-)
- (colloquial, informal) added before a male first name, as an affectionate term of address for one's uncle or an elderly man:
- μπαρμπα- (barmpa-) + Γιάννης (Giánnis, “Giannis”) → μπαρμπα-Γιάννης (barmpa-Giánnis)
- μπαρμπα- (barmpa-) + Κώστας (Kóstas, “Kostas”) → μπαρμπα-Κώστας (barmpa-Kóstas)
Related terms
[edit]- γερο- (gero-, “old”)