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ασφάλεια
safety /asˈfa.lia/
nounA1#235 most common
Also: security, insurance
Example sentences
Η ασφάλεια είναι πολύ σημαντική.
Safety is very important.
Πρέπει να φοράμε ζώνη ασφαλείας στο αυτοκίνητο.
We must wear a seatbelt in the car.
Η ασφάλεια του σχολείου είναι προτεραιότητα.
The safety of the school is a priority.
Η ασφάλεια των παιδιών είναι η ευθύνη μας.
The safety of the children is our responsibility.
Η κυβέρνηση εργάζεται για την ασφάλεια των πολιτών.
The government is working for the safety of the citizens.
Είναι σημαντικό να διασφαλίσουμε την ασφάλεια στο σπίτι.
It is important to ensure safety at home.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ασφάλεια | ασφάλειες |
| Genitive | ασφάλειας | ασφαλειών |
| Accusative | ασφάλεια | ασφάλειες |
| Vocative | ασφάλεια | ασφάλειες |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ασφάλεια' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἀσφάλεια', which means 'safety' or 'security'. This term is rooted in the concept of being free from danger or risk.
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