κουμπάρος

From Venetian compare (“godfather”), conpare, from Latin compater, compatrem, from cum (“with”) + pater (“father”).

• IPA^(key): /kumˈbaros/
• Hyphenation: κου‧μπά, ρος

κουμπάρος • (koumpáros) m (plural κουμπάροι, feminine κουμπάρα)

1. one's best man, koumbaros; the primary attendant to the couple in a wedding ceremony
2. the same person may become the godfather of one's child, forming a strong relationship with the family
3. (folksy) manner of addressing unknown person

   Πώς σε λένε κουμπάρε;

   Pós se léne koumpáre;

   What's your name mate?

• (godfather): νονός m (nonós)

• κουμπαριά f (koumpariá, “relationship between best man (etc) and others”)
• κουμπαριάζω (koumpariázo, “become related through κουμπαριά”)
• παίζουμε τις κουμπάρες (paízoume tis koumpáres, “play the 'godmothers'; not being serious”)