ραβδί
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The English word 'stick' is translated into Greek as ραβδί (ravdí). Wiktionary also lists βέργα (vérga).
Meaning: long piece of wood (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ραβδί | ravdí | neuter |
| βέργα | vérga | feminine |
The term refers to a long piece of wood.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the feminine βέργα is βέργες, which means sticks or poles.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ravdí.
Did you know?
- The word ραβδί shares a common ancestor with the English word 'rhabdo-', which is found in scientific terms like 'rhabdomancy', a method of divination using a rod.
- In ancient Greek literature, the word ῥάβδος was often used to signify authority or power, similar to how a scepter is used today.
- While ραβδί is neuter, βέργα is feminine, meaning the adjectives describing the 'stick' must change gender entirely depending on which word you choose.
Examples in context
- Ψάχνω ραβδί.I'm looking for a stick.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are searching for a ραβδί.Tatoeba #10165215 by abi, translation #2939937 by shekitten
- Προσοχή, μην πέσεις πάνω σ' ένα ξύλο!Be careful not to trip over a stick!
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are walking in the park.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚώστα, κοίτα αυτό το ραβδί!Kosta, koita afto to ravdi!Kostas, look at this stick!
- Κώστας KostasΤι θέλεις να κάνεις με αυτό;Ti thelis na kanis me afto?What do you want to do with it?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘέλω να το χρησιμοποιήσω ως μπαστούνι.Thelo na to chrisimopoiiso os bastouni.I want to use it as a walking stick.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ λεπτό για αυτό.Einai poly lepto gia afto.It is too thin for that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stick” translations and entries ραβδί, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ραβδί, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
