No. 955 in Greek
καλοκαιριού
"Καλοκαιριού" means "of summer" in English.
In a sentence
Λατρεύω τη ζέστη του καλοκαιριού.
I love the heat of the summer.
Here, "καλοκαιριού" is the genitive singular form of the noun "καλοκαίρι" (summer), used to express possession or association, indicating "of the summer".
Οι άνθρωποι συνήθως παίρνουν διακοπές κατά τη διάρκεια του καλοκαιριού.
People usually take vacations during the summer.
In this case, "καλοκαιριού" serves again in the genitive singular form to indicate the time frame "during the summer.
Λαχταρώ την αίσθηση ανεμελιάς του καλοκαιριού.
I long for the sense of carefree spirit of the summer.
Here, "καλοκαιριού" is utilized to describe the character or quality associated with summer, showcasing its essence.
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