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αλλιώς
otherwise /aˈli.os/
adverbA1#222 most common
Also: differently, else
Example sentences
Πρέπει να φύγουμε αλλιώς θα αργήσουμε.
We have to leave, otherwise we will be late.
Θα αγοράσω το βιβλίο αλλιώς θα το ξεχάσω.
I will buy the book, otherwise I will forget it.
Μην το κάνεις αυτό, αλλιώς θα έχεις προβλήματα.
Don't do that, otherwise you will have problems.
Πρέπει να διαβάσεις τις οδηγίες αλλιώς δεν θα καταλάβεις.
You need to read the instructions, otherwise you won't understand.
Αν δεν προσέξεις, αλλιώς θα χάσεις την ευκαιρία.
If you don't pay attention, otherwise you will miss the opportunity.
Θα πρέπει να μιλήσουμε αλλιώς δεν θα βρούμε λύση.
We need to talk, otherwise we won't find a solution.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | αλλιώς | αλλιώς |
| Genitive | αλλιώς | αλλιώσεων |
| Accusative | αλλιώς | αλλιώς |
| Vocative | αλλιώς | αλλιώς |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'αλλιώς' derives from the earlier form 'αλλιώς' in Medieval Greek, which has its roots in the Ancient Greek 'ἄλλος' meaning 'other'. This word has evolved to convey the meaning of 'otherwise' in contemporary usage.
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