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βήμα
step /ˈvi.ma/
nounA2#580 most common
Also: pace, footstep
Example sentences
Κάνω ένα βήμα μπροστά.
I take a step forward.
Το βήμα είναι πολύ σημαντικό.
The step is very important.
Πρέπει να κάνεις το επόμενο βήμα.
You need to take the next step.
Ο δάσκαλος μας έδειξε πώς να κάνουμε το βήμα σωστά.
The teacher showed us how to do the step correctly.
Μετά από κάθε βήμα, σταματάμε να ξεκουραστούμε.
After each step, we stop to rest.
Η διαδικασία απαιτεί προσεκτικά βήματα.
The process requires careful steps.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | βήμα | βήματα |
| Genitive | βήματος | βημάτων |
| Accusative | βήμα | βήματα |
| Vocative | βήμα | βήματα |
Word family
βηματισμόςstepping
βηματίζωto step
βηματικόςstepping, related to steps
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'βήμα' meaning 'step' originates from Ancient Greek 'βῆμα' (bêma), which referred to a step or platform. This word is derived from the verb 'βαίνω' (baínō), meaning 'to walk' or 'to step'.
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