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γνώση
knowledge /ɣˈnosi/
nounB1#1445 most common
Also: learning, cognition
Example sentences
Η γνώση είναι δύναμη.
Knowledge is power.
Θέλω να αποκτήσω περισσότερη γνώση.
I want to gain more knowledge.
Το σχολείο μάς δίνει βασική γνώση.
School gives us basic knowledge.
Η γνώση του αντικειμένου τον βοήθησε στη συνέντευξη.
His knowledge of the subject helped him in the interview.
Χωρίς επαρκή γνώση της γλώσσας, δυσκολεύεται να επικοινωνήσει.
Without sufficient knowledge of the language, he struggles to communicate.
Η διάχυση της γνώσης μέσω του διαδικτύου άλλαξε τον τρόπο που μαθαίνουμε.
The spread of knowledge through the internet has changed the way we learn.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | η γνώση | οι γνώσεις |
| Genitive | της γνώσης | των γνώσεων |
| Accusative | τη γνώση | τις γνώσεις |
| Vocative | γνώση | γνώσεις |
Word family
Etymology
Γνώση comes from the ancient Greek verb γιγνώσκειν, meaning to know or to come to know. The root also gave English words like gnosis and diagnosis through borrowing rather than direct descent. The Greek root itself traces back to a very old Indo-European root for knowing.
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