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αίτιος
responsible /ˈet.i.os/
adjectiveC1#5405 most common
Also: culpable, guilty, accountable
Example sentences
Εγώ είμαι αίτιος για το πρόβλημα.
I am responsible for the problem.
Η Μαρία είναι αίτια της επιτυχίας μας.
Maria is responsible for our success.
Πρέπει να βρούμε ποιος είναι αίτιος για την καθυστέρηση.
We need to find out who is responsible for the delay.
Ο διευθυντής είναι αίτιος για τις αποφάσεις της εταιρείας.
The manager is responsible for the company's decisions.
Αυτή η κατάσταση είναι αίτια πολλών προβλημάτων.
This situation is responsible for many problems.
Είναι σημαντικό να αναγνωρίσουμε ποιος είναι αίτιος για την αποτυχία.
It is important to recognize who is responsible for the failure.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αίτιος | αίτιοι |
| Genitive | αίτιου | αίτιων |
| Accusative | αίτιο | αίτιους |
| Vocative | αίτιε | αίτιοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αίτιος' derives from the Ancient Greek 'αἰτίος', which means 'responsible' or 'causal'. This term is rooted in the concept of causation, reflecting a connection to accountability and responsibility.
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