βασικά πράγματα
vasiká prágmata
The Greek phrase for "basic things" is βασικά πράγματα (vasiká prágmata).
What does it mean word for word?
βασικά is the neuter plural adjective form of βασικός, meaning basic or essential.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is in the neuter plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
vasiká prágmata
Did you know?
- The word βασικά shares a root with βασιλιάς, meaning 'king'. This implies that something 'basic' or 'essential' is like the 'royal' or primary foundation of a system.
- In Greek, the word πράγματα comes from the verb πράττω, which means 'to do' or 'to act'. Literally, 'things' are viewed as the results of actions.
- The adjective βασικός is used to describe the 'basic' or 'starting' position of a sports player. An English 'starter' in a lineup is called a βασικός παίκτης.
Examples in context
- Πρέπει να μάθουμε τα βασικά πράγματα.Prepei na mathoume ta vasika pragmata.We need to learn the basic things.
- Τα βασικά πράγματα είναι πολύ σημαντικά.Ta vasika pragmata einai poly simantika.The basic things are very important.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their preparation for a survival course.
- Ελένη EleniΠρέπει να έχουμε όλα τα βασικά πράγματα.Prepei na echoume ola ta vasika pragmata.We need to have all the basic things.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις ήδη τα απαραίτητα, Ελένη;Echis idi ta aparaitita, Eleni;Do you already have the necessities, Eleni?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, έχω τα βασικά πράγματα στην τσάντα.Ne, eho ta vasika pragmata stin tsanta.Yes, I have the basic things in the bag.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤότε είμαστε έτοιμοι, Ελένη.Tote eimaste etimoi, Eleni.Then we are ready, Eleni.
