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έτσι
so /ˈet͡si/
adverbA1#409 most common
Also: thus, like this
Example sentences
Ετσι είναι η ζωή.
This is how life is.
Θα πάω έτσι κι αλλιώς.
I will go anyway.
Μου αρέσει να διαβάζω έτσι όπως γράφει ο συγγραφέας.
I like to read the way the author writes.
Ετσι, μπορούμε να καταλάβουμε καλύτερα το θέμα.
Thus, we can understand the topic better.
Ετσι που το λες, έχεις δίκιο.
The way you say it, you are right.
Ετσι θα κάνουμε την εργασία πιο εύκολη.
This way we will make the work easier.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'έτσι' meaning 'so' originates from the Ancient Greek 'οὕτως' (houtōs), which means 'in this way' or 'thus'. Over time, the word evolved in form and pronunciation to become 'έτσι' in Modern Greek, retaining its meaning of indicating manner or method.
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