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δίκιο
right /ˈðikio/
nounA1#152 most common
Also: justice, fairness
Example sentences
Έχω δίκιο σε αυτό.
I am right about this.
Είναι δίκιο να βοηθάμε τους άλλους.
It is right to help others.
Πιστεύω ότι έχεις δίκιο.
I believe that you are right.
Δεν είναι δίκιο να κρίνουμε τους ανθρώπους χωρίς να τους γνωρίζουμε.
It is not right to judge people without knowing them.
Ο δάσκαλος είπε ότι έχουμε δίκιο.
The teacher said that we are right.
Αν έχεις δίκιο, τότε θα το αποδείξεις.
If you are right, then you will prove it.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δίκιο | δίκια |
| Genitive | δικίου | δικίων |
| Accusative | δίκιο | δίκια |
| Vocative | δίκιο | δίκια |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δίκιο' meaning 'right' or 'justice' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'δίκαιος' (dikaios), which means 'just' or 'righteous'. This term is derived from 'δίκη' (dikē), which refers to 'justice' or 'custom'. The concept of justice and righteousness was central to Greek society and law, and these terms have evolved to reflect the notion of being 'right' or 'having the right'.
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