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εξαιτίας
because of /ekseˈitias/
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Also: due to, on account of
Example sentences
Εξαιτίας της βροχής, δεν πήγαμε στην παραλία.
Because of the rain, we didn't go to the beach.
Εξαιτίας του κρυολογήματος, έμεινα σπίτι.
Because of my cold, I stayed home.
Εξαιτίας της καθυστέρησης, χάσαμε την ταινία.
Because of the delay, we missed the movie.
Εξαιτίας των προβλημάτων στην εργασία, είναι πολύ αγχωμένος.
Because of the problems at work, he is very stressed.
Εξαιτίας της οικονομικής κρίσης, πολλοί άνθρωποι έχασαν τις δουλειές τους.
Because of the economic crisis, many people lost their jobs.
Εξαιτίας της κακής ποιότητας του αέρα, η υγεία μας επηρεάζεται.
Because of the poor air quality, our health is affected.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'εξαιτίας' meaning 'because of' is derived from the preposition 'εξ' (meaning 'out of') and the noun 'αιτία' (meaning 'cause' or 'reason'). The word 'αιτία' itself comes from Ancient Greek, where it had the same meaning. The combination of these elements forms a phrase that indicates causation or reason.
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