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έξω
outside /ˈekso/
adverbA1#74 most common
Also: out
Example sentences
Θέλω να πάω έξω.
I want to go outside.
Τα παιδιά παίζουν έξω στον κήπο.
The children are playing outside in the garden.
Μπορείς να βγεις έξω για λίγο;
Can you go outside for a bit?
Η γάτα μου είναι έξω και δεν θέλει να μπει μέσα.
My cat is outside and doesn't want to come in.
Είναι ωραία έξω σήμερα, ας πάμε για μια βόλτα.
It's nice outside today, let's go for a walk.
Έχω αφήσει το αυτοκίνητο έξω από το σπίτι.
I left the car outside the house.
Word family
έξωθενfrom outside
έξωσονexterior
έξωσιςexit
έξωσεςto go outside
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'έξω' meaning 'outside' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἔξω' (exō), which also meant 'outside' or 'out of'. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, specifically from the root '*eḱs-', which conveys the idea of being out or away.
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