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γιορτή
celebration /ʝiorˈti/
nounB1#1193 most common
Also: feast, festival
Example sentences
Η γιορτή είναι πολύ ωραία.
The celebration is very nice.
Πηγαίνουμε στη γιορτή του χωριού.
We are going to the village celebration.
Η γιορτή της μητέρας είναι τον Μάιο.
Mother's Day celebration is in May.
Στην γιορτή, όλοι θα φ bringουν φαγητό.
At the celebration, everyone will bring food.
Η γιορτή των Χριστουγέννων είναι η αγαπημένη μου.
The Christmas celebration is my favorite.
Ετοιμάζουμε μια μεγάλη γιορτή για τα γενέθλια του φίλου μας.
We are preparing a big celebration for our friend's birthday.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | γιορτή | γιορτές |
| Genitive | γιορτής | γιορτών |
| Accusative | γιορτή | γιορτές |
| Vocative | γιορτή | γιορτές |
Word family
γιορτάζωto celebrate
γιορτινόςcelebratory
γιορτήσιςcelebration (formal)
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'γιορτή' (celebration) derives from the earlier Greek 'ἑορτή' (heortē), which referred to a festival or feast. This term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting the importance of communal gatherings and celebrations in ancient cultures.
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