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γη
earth /ʝi/
nounA1#316 most common
Also: land, soil
Example sentences
Η γη είναι πράσινη.
The earth is green.
Περπατάω πάνω στη γη.
I walk on the earth.
Η γη μας δίνει τροφή.
The earth gives us food.
Οι ρίζες των δέντρων φτάνουν βαθιά στη γη.
The roots of the trees reach deep into the earth.
Η γη είναι το σπίτι όλων των ζωντανών οργανισμών.
The earth is the home of all living organisms.
Πρέπει να προστατεύουμε τη γη για τις επόμενες γενιές.
We must protect the earth for future generations.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | γη | γες |
| Genitive | γής | γών |
| Accusative | γη | γες |
| Vocative | γη | γες |
Word family
γηςof the earth
γητείαearthiness
γητευτήςearth magician
γητικόςearthly
γητοσύνηearthiness
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'γη' (meaning 'earth') traces its origins back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*gʲeh₁-' which signifies 'to be dry' or 'to earth'. This word has evolved through various historical forms in the Greek language, maintaining its connection to the concept of earth and land.
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