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γραφή
writing /ɣra.ˈfi/
nounC1#3345 most common
Also: script, handwriting, (legal, ancient) indictment
Example sentences
Η γραφή του είναι πολύ όμορφη.
His handwriting is very beautiful.
Μαθαίνουμε την ελληνική γραφή στο σχολείο.
We are learning the Greek script at school.
Η αρχαία ελληνική γραφή άλλαξε πολύ με τον καιρό.
Ancient Greek writing changed a great deal over time.
Οι ιερογλυφικές γραφές της Αιγύπτου μελετώνται από ειδικούς.
The hieroglyphic scripts of Egypt are studied by specialists.
Η εμφάνιση της γραφής υπήρξε καθοριστική για την εξέλιξη του πολιτισμού.
The emergence of writing was decisive for the development of civilization.
Η αποκρυπτογράφηση χαμένων γραφών απαιτεί συνδυασμό γλωσσολογίας και αρχαιολογίας.
Deciphering lost scripts requires a combination of linguistics and archaeology.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | η γραφή | οι γραφές |
| Genitive | της γραφής | των γραφών |
| Accusative | τη γραφή | τις γραφές |
| Vocative | γραφή | γραφές |
Word family
Etymology
Γραφή comes from the ancient Greek verb γράφω, meaning to scratch, carve, or write. Early writing was literally scratched into wax, stone, or clay, and the noun γραφή named the result of that action. The same root gave English words like graph, graphic, and photograph, all borrowed from Greek rather than inherited natively.
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