kopos
Kopos (Greek: κόπος) is a noun in the Greek language that denotes toil, labor, effort, or trouble. In Ancient Greek, κόπος referred to the exertion involved in performing a task and could imply hardship or fatigue resulting from labor. It appears in classical literature to describe both physical labor and mental exertion and may carry ethical or existential nuance depending on context. In many passages it signals the costs or burdens associated with action.
In Modern Greek, kopos retains the core sense of effort and is used in everyday speech to
Etymology and related terms: The word κόπος originates in Ancient Greek and has continued into Modern Greek
Cultural and linguistic notes: Kopos is a basic lexical item for describing the exertion required to achieve