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απόφαση
decision /aˈpofasi/
nounA1#382 most common
Also: resolution, determination
Example sentences
Η απόφαση είναι δύσκολη.
The decision is difficult.
Πρέπει να πάρω μια απόφαση.
I need to make a decision.
Η απόφαση του διευθυντή ήταν σωστή.
The director's decision was correct.
Αυτή η απόφαση θα επηρεάσει όλους μας.
This decision will affect all of us.
Σκέφτηκα πολύ πριν πάρω την απόφαση.
I thought a lot before making the decision.
Η απόφαση να μετακομίσουμε ήταν δύσκολη.
The decision to move was difficult.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | απόφαση | αποφάσεις |
| Genitive | απόφασης | αποφάσεων |
| Accusative | απόφαση | αποφάσεις |
| Vocative | απόφαση | αποφάσεις |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'απόφαση' meaning 'decision' is derived from the ancient Greek verb 'ἀποφαίνω' (apophaino), which means 'to show, to declare'. The noun form 'ἀπόφασις' (apophasis) in ancient Greek referred to a declaration or a decision. Over time, the word evolved into its modern form while retaining the meaning of making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
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