ορθογραφία
orthografía
Spelling in Greek is ορθογραφία (orthografía).
ορθογραφία is a noun referring to the practice, ability or subject of forming words with letters, also known as orthography. If you want to describe the action of spelling itself, you should use the verb ορθογραφώ.
Meaning: the practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words, orthography (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ορθογραφία is composed of the prefix ορθο-, meaning 'straight', 'correct' or 'right' and γραφία, meaning 'writing'.
How do you pronounce it?
orthografía
Did you know?
- The prefix ορθο in ορθογραφία is the same root used in the English word 'orthodontics', which literally means 'straightening teeth'.
- Greek utilizes a system of diacritics, such as the accent mark, which are considered part of ορθογραφία. A misplaced accent can occasionally change the meaning of a word entirely.
- Because the Greek alphabet has letters that sound identical, such as the various 'i' sounds, Greek speakers often specify the name of the letter when spelling a word aloud to avoid confusion.
Examples in context
- Δεν έχει καλή ορθογραφία στα γραπτά της.She doesn't have good spelling in her writing.
- Πώς γίνεται η ορθογραφία αυτής της λέξης;How is the spelling of this word done?
- Η ορθογραφία είναι πολύ σημαντική.I orthografía íne polý simandikí.Spelling is very important.
- Έχεις καλή ορθογραφία στα ελληνικά.Écheis kalí orthografía sta elliniká.You have good spelling in Greek.
- Πρέπει να δώσουμε προσοχή στην ορθογραφία.Prépei na dósume prosokhí stin orthografía.We must pay attention to spelling.
Example conversation
Two students are checking their homework together.
- Ελένη EleniΚώστα, είναι σωστή η ορθογραφία εδώ;Kósta, einai sostí i orthografía edó?Kostas, is the spelling correct here?
- Κώστας KostasΌχι, λείπει ένα γράμμα.Óchi, léipe éna grámma.No, a letter is missing.
- Ελένη EleniΠού έκανα λάθος στην ορθογραφία;Poú ékana láthos stin orthografía?Where did I make a spelling mistake?
- Κώστας KostasΣτο τέλος της δεύτερης λέξης.Sto télos tis défteris léxis.At the end of the second word.
