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ερώτηση
question /eˈɾotisi/
nounA1#335 most common
Also: query, inquiry
Example sentences
Έχω μια ερώτηση για σένα.
I have a question for you.
Μπορείς να μου απαντήσεις στην ερώτηση;
Can you answer my question?
Η ερώτηση που έθεσες είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα.
The question you raised is very interesting.
Πρέπει να σκεφτώ πριν κάνω την ερώτηση.
I need to think before I ask the question.
Η δασκάλα μας είπε ότι η ερώτηση είναι σημαντική.
Our teacher told us that the question is important.
Υπάρχουν πολλές ερωτήσεις που πρέπει να απαντηθούν.
There are many questions that need to be answered.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ερώτηση | ερωτήσεις |
| Genitive | ερώτησης | ερωτήσεων |
| Accusative | ερώτηση | ερωτήσεις |
| Vocative | ερώτηση | ερωτήσεις |
Word family
ρωτώto ask
ερωτώμενοςthe one being asked
ερωτηματολόγιοquestionnaire
ερωτηματικόςinterrogative
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ερώτηση' (meaning 'question') derives from the Ancient Greek verb 'ἐρωτάω' (erotáō), meaning 'to ask' or 'to question'. This verb itself is formed from the noun 'ἔρος' (éros), meaning 'desire', with the implication of asking out of desire to know. Over time, the verb evolved into a noun form in Modern Greek, signifying the act of questioning or a question itself.
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