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άσκηση
exercise /ˈas.ci.si/
nounB1#1397 most common
Also: practice, drill, the exercise (of power, a profession, etc.)
Example sentences
Κάνω άσκηση κάθε πρωί.
I exercise every morning.
Ο δάσκαλος μάς έδωσε μια άσκηση για το σπίτι.
The teacher gave us an exercise for homework.
Η σωματική άσκηση είναι σημαντική για την υγεία.
Physical exercise is important for health.
Δεν έχω λύσει ακόμα όλες τις ασκήσεις μαθηματικών.
I haven't solved all the math exercises yet.
Η άσκηση εξουσίας απαιτεί μεγάλη ευθύνη.
The exercise of power requires great responsibility.
Η τακτική άσκηση αυτοσυγκράτησης διαμόρφωσε τον χαρακτήρα του.
The regular practice of self-restraint shaped his character.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | η άσκηση | οι ασκήσεις |
| Genitive | της άσκησης | των ασκήσεων |
| Accusative | την άσκηση | τις ασκήσεις |
| Vocative | άσκηση | ασκήσεις |
Word family
ασκώto exercise, practice, train
ασκητήςascetic, practitioner
ασκητικόςascetic, disciplined
εξάσκησηpractice, drilling, trainingασκούμενοςtrainee, intern (e.g. trainee lawyer)
Etymology
The word comes from the verb ασκώ, meaning to practice, train, or work at something. The verb goes back to Ancient Greek ἀσκέω, which carried the same sense of disciplined practice or training. The noun άσκηση is formed by adding the action-noun suffix -ση to this verbal root, so it literally names the act of practicing.
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