αγκάθια
The English word "thorns" is translated into Greek as αγκάθια.
The word αγκάθια refers to thorns.
How does it change in a sentence?
αγκάθια is the plural form of the noun.
Did you know?
- Greek folklore sometimes associates thorns with protection, where certain thorny plants were believed to ward off evil spirits or 'bad eyes'.
- In Greek, the word αγκάθι can describe the spines of a sea urchin, expanding the concept of 'thorns' from land plants to marine life.
- While αγκάθια describes physical thorns, a Greek person might use the word αγκάθι to describe a person who is constantly 'prickly' or difficult to deal with.
Examples in context
- Οι δίκαιοι θα διασχίσουν μονοπάτι γεμάτο αγκάθια.The righteous will cross a path full of thorns.This example shows the use of αγκάθια in a sentence about a path.Tatoeba #9779693 by Nylez, translation #9855052 by Nylez
- Το τριαντάφυλλο έχει πολλά αγκάθια.To triandafyllo echei polla agkathia.The rose has many thorns.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are walking through a garden.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΓιώργο, πρόσεχε τα αγκάθια εκεί!Giorgo, proseche ta agkathia ekei!Giorgos, watch out for the thorns there!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕυχαριστώ, Αναστασία, δεν τα είδα.Efcharisto, Anastasia, den ta eida.Thanks, Anastasia, I didn't see them.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ επικίνδυνα για τα ρούχα μας.Einai poly epikindyna gia ta roucha mas.They are very dangerous for our clothes.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, θα προσέξω περισσότερο.Echeis dikio, tha prosexo perissotero.You're right, I will be more careful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
