λέξεις
léxeis
The English word "words" is translated into Greek as λέξεις (léxeis).
λέξεις refers to the individual units of language that make up a sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of λέξεις is λέξη, meaning "word". If you want to say "of a word", use the genitive singular form λέξεως. To say "of words", use the genitive plural form λέξεων. The noun λεξικό, which means "dictionary", is derived from the same root as λέξεις.
How do you pronounce it?
léxeis
Did you know?
- Ancient Greeks used λόγος instead of λέξη to describe a 'word' when they wanted to emphasize the meaning or the reason behind the speech.
- In ancient Greek, a single λέξη could refer not just to a word, but to a complete sentence or a distinct passage of speech.
- The Greek root of λέξεις is the hidden foundation of the English term 'lexicography', which is the professional study of compiling dictionaries.
Examples in context
- Υπάρχουν πολλές λέξεις που δεν καταλαβαίνω.There are many words that I don't understand.This sentence shows how to use λέξεις when talking about words you do not understand.Tatoeba #7854123 by janMiso, translation #1414 by CK
- Ψάξε στο λεξικό τις λέξεις που δε γνωρίζεις.Look up the words you don't know in a dictionary.This sentence uses λέξεις in the context of looking up unknown words in a dictionary.Tatoeba #2364564 by mululatv, translation #9247765 by Nylez
- Πολλές αγγλικές λέξεις προέρχονται από τα λατινικά.Many English words are derived from Latin.This sentence uses λέξεις to discuss the origins of English words.Tatoeba #3769947 by glavkos, translation #26344 by kebukebu
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing a difficult reading passage in the library.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑυτές οι λέξεις είναι πολύ δύσκολες.Aftes oi lexeis einai poly dyskoles.These words are very difficult.
- Κώστας KostasΠοιες λέξεις δυσκολεύεσαι, Κυριακή;Piés lexeis dyskoleúesai, Kyriakí;Which words are you struggling with, Kyriaki?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜόνο αυτές τις τρεις λέξεις.Móno aftés tis treis lexeis.Only these three words.
- Κώστας KostasΘα τις βρούμε μαζί, μην ανησυχείς.Tha tis vroúme mazí, min anisychís.We will find them together, don't worry.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
