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ειλικρινά
sincerely /ilikirˈna/
adverbA2#503 most common
Also: honestly, frankly
Example sentences
Ειλικρινά, μου αρέσει πολύ αυτή η ταινία.
Sincerely, I really like this movie.
Ειλικρινά, δεν ξέρω τι να κάνω.
Honestly, I don't know what to do.
Μου είπες ειλικρινά την αλήθεια.
You told me the truth sincerely.
Ειλικρινά, πιστεύω ότι πρέπει να προσπαθήσεις περισσότερο.
Sincerely, I believe you should try harder.
Ειλικρινά, δεν περίμενα αυτή την αντίδραση από σένα.
Honestly, I didn't expect this reaction from you.
Σου μιλάω ειλικρινά γιατί σε εκτιμώ.
I speak to you sincerely because I respect you.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ειλικρινά' meaning 'sincerely' is derived from the adjective 'ειλικρινής', which means 'sincere' or 'genuine'. This, in turn, comes from the Ancient Greek 'εἰλικρινής' (eilikrinḗs), which is a compound of 'εἴλη' (eilē, meaning 'sunlight' or 'brightness') and 'κρίνω' (krínō, meaning 'to judge' or 'to discern'). The term originally conveyed the idea of being pure or unadulterated, as if judged in the clear light of day.
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