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δηλαδή
that is /ðilaˈði/
adverbA1#217 most common
Also: namely, i.e., in other words
Example sentences
Είμαι 20 χρονών, δηλαδή είμαι νέος.
I am 20 years old, that is, I am young.
Αύριο θα πάμε στο πάρκο, δηλαδή θα περάσουμε καλά.
Tomorrow we will go to the park, that is, we will have a good time.
Η ταινία ήταν πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα, δηλαδή μου άρεσε πολύ.
The movie was very interesting, that is, I liked it a lot.
Δουλεύω από το σπίτι, δηλαδή δεν χρειάζεται να πηγαίνω στο γραφείο.
I work from home, that is, I don't need to go to the office.
Η συνάντηση είναι στις τρεις, δηλαδή πρέπει να φύγουμε νωρίς.
The meeting is at three, that is, we need to leave early.
Αυτή η συνταγή είναι εύκολη, δηλαδή μπορεί να την κάνει ο καθένας.
This recipe is easy, that is, anyone can make it.
Word family
δήλωσηstatement
δηλώνωto declare
δηλωτικόςdeclarative
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δηλαδή' is used to clarify or explain a statement, translating to 'that is' in English. It is derived from the combination of the Greek word 'δή' (indeed) and the suffix '-α' which is used for forming adverbs.
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