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βράδυ
evening /ˈvraði/
nounA1#139 most common
Also: night
Example sentences
Το βράδυ είναι ήσυχο.
The evening is quiet.
Πηγαίνω για βόλτα το βράδυ.
I go for a walk in the evening.
Το βράδυ, τρώμε συνήθως οικογενειακά.
In the evening, we usually eat as a family.
Θα πάμε σινεμά το βράδυ.
We will go to the cinema in the evening.
Μου αρέσει να διαβάζω βιβλία το βράδυ πριν κοιμηθώ.
I like to read books in the evening before I sleep.
Το βράδυ της Παρασκευής, έχουμε πάρτι.
On Friday evening, we have a party.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | βράδυ | βράδια |
| Genitive | βραδυού | βραδιών |
| Accusative | βράδυ | βράδια |
| Vocative | βράδυ | βράδια |
Word family
βραδινόςevening (related to evening)
βραδύτηταslowness
βραδύτεροςslower
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'βράδυ' meaning 'evening' comes from Ancient Greek 'βράδυς' (bradys), which means 'slow' or 'late'. This reflects the idea of the evening as the later part of the day. Over time, the meaning shifted to specifically denote the time of day rather than the quality of lateness.
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