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αλήθεια
truth /aˈliθia/
nounA1#67 most common
Also: reality, fact
Example sentences
Η αλήθεια είναι ότι μου αρέσει το παγωτό.
The truth is that I like ice cream.
Πες μου την αλήθεια για το τι συνέβη.
Tell me the truth about what happened.
Η αλήθεια είναι δύσκολη μερικές φορές.
The truth is difficult sometimes.
Δεν μπορώ να πιστέψω ότι η αλήθεια είναι τόσο απλή.
I can't believe that the truth is so simple.
Πρέπει να αναζητούμε την αλήθεια σε κάθε κατάσταση.
We must seek the truth in every situation.
Η αλήθεια μπορεί να π hurt, αλλά είναι απαραίτητη.
The truth may hurt, but it is necessary.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αλήθεια | αλήθειες |
| Genitive | αλήθειας | αληθειών |
| Accusative | αλήθεια | αλήθειες |
| Vocative | αλήθεια | αλήθειες |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αλήθεια' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἀλήθεια', which means 'truth' or 'disclosure'. It is rooted in the concept of revealing or uncovering what is true, contrasting with falsehood.
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