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διαταγή
order /ðia.taˈʝi/
nounA2#587 most common
Also: command, directive
Example sentences
Η διαταγή ήρθε από τον διευθυντή.
The order came from the manager.
Πρέπει να ακολουθήσουμε τη διαταγή του στρατηγού.
We must follow the order of the general.
Έλαβα μια διαταγή για να παραδώσω τα έγγραφα.
I received an order to deliver the documents.
Η διαταγή του πελάτη ήταν ξεκάθαρη.
The customer's order was clear.
Η διαταγή για την εκτέλεση του έργου είναι επείγουσα.
The order for the execution of the project is urgent.
Μπορείς να μου δώσεις τη διαταγή που έκανες;
Can you give me the order you made?
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | διαταγή | διαταγές |
| Genitive | διαταγής | διαταγών |
| Accusative | διαταγή | διαταγές |
| Vocative | διαταγή | διαταγές |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'διαταγή' meaning 'order' derives from Ancient Greek 'διαταγή' (diatagē), which referred to an arrangement or command. This, in turn, is formed from the prefix 'δια-' (dia-, meaning 'through' or 'across') and the verb 'τάσσω' (tassō, meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order'). The word has maintained its meaning related to command or arrangement throughout its history.
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