αστέρια
The English phrase "stars" is translated into Greek as αστέρια.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of αστέρια is αστέρι.
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek poetic contexts, the word for 'star' was often used as a synonym for 'fate' or 'destiny', suggesting that the stars controlled human lives.
- In ancient Greek astronomy, the word αστέρ was used to distinguish fixed stars from the πλανήτης, or 'wanderers', which we now call planets.
- The word αστέρι shares the same root as the English word 'asterisk', which is a small star-shaped symbol used in text.
Examples in context
- Ποιος θα μετρήσει τ' αστέρια;Who will count the stars?This sentence is useful for asking who will count the αστέρια.Tatoeba #5554019 by Zeus, translation #3845689 by muriloricci
- Μπορείς να δεις τ' αστέρια απόψε;Can you see the stars tonight?This sentence is useful for asking if someone can see the αστέρια tonight.Tatoeba #5433221 by Zeus, translation #5432892 by Seael
- Αυτό το βιβλίο είναι για τα αστέρια.This book is about stars.This sentence is useful for stating that a book is about the αστέρια.Tatoeba #3491094 by glavkos, translation #453490 by saasmath
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Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are looking at the night sky.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚοίτα πόσα αστέρια έχουν σήμερα!Koíta pósa astéria échoun símera!Look how many stars there are tonight!
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, τα αστέρια είναι πανέμορφα.Nai, ta astéria eínai panémorfa.Yes, the stars are beautiful.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΜπορούμε να δούμε κάποιον αστερισμό;Boroúme na doúme kápion asterismó?Can we see some constellation?
- Ελένη EleniΝομίζω πως τα αστέρια κρύβονται πίσω από τα σύννεφα.Nomízo pos ta astéria krývontai píso apó ta sýnnefa.I think the stars are hiding behind the clouds.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
