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επιλογή
choice /epiloˈʝi/
nounA1#264 most common
Also: selection, option
Example sentences
Έχω μια επιλογή ανάμεσα σε δύο βιβλία.
I have a choice between two books.
Η επιλογή του φαγητού ήταν δύσκολη.
The choice of food was difficult.
Πρέπει να κάνεις την επιλογή σου προσεκτικά.
You must make your choice carefully.
Η επιλογή της καριέρας είναι σημαντική.
The choice of career is important.
Η επιλογή που έκανες ήταν σωστή.
The choice you made was right.
Αυτή η επιλογή έχει πολλές συνέπειες.
This choice has many consequences.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | επιλογή | επιλογές |
| Genitive | επιλογής | επιλογών |
| Accusative | επιλογή | επιλογές |
| Vocative | επιλογή | επιλογές |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'επιλογή' (choice) derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἐπιλογή' (epilogē), which means selection or choice. This term is composed of the prefix 'ἐπί' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'over', and 'λογή' (logē), derived from 'λέγω' (legō), meaning 'to speak' or 'to gather'.
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