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δωρεά
donation /ðo.reˈa/
nounC1#3986 most common
Also: gift, contribution
Example sentences
Έκανα μια δωρεά στο φιλανθρωπικό ίδρυμα.
I made a donation to the charity.
Η δωρεά σου θα βοηθήσει πολλούς ανθρώπους.
Your donation will help many people.
Πρέπει να κάνουμε δωρεά για να στηρίξουμε την έρευνα.
We need to make a donation to support the research.
Η δωρεά των βιβλίων ήταν πολύ χρήσιμη.
The donation of books was very helpful.
Συλλέγουμε δωρεές για τα ζώα του καταφυγίου.
We are collecting donations for the animals at the shelter.
Η δωρεά του χρόνου του είναι εξίσου σημαντική.
His donation of time is equally important.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δωρεά | δωρεές |
| Genitive | δωρεάς | δωρεών |
| Accusative | δωρεά | δωρεές |
| Vocative | δωρεά | δωρεές |
Word family
δωρεάνfor free
δωρεάτηςdonor
δωρεάτικοςdonative
δωρεάσιςdonation process
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δωρεά' meaning 'donation' derives from the ancient Greek 'δωρεά' (dorea), which signifies a gift or present. This term is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European concept of giving or offering, reflecting a long-standing cultural practice of generosity.
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