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ευθύς
immediately /efˈθis/
adverbB1#1677 most common
Also: straight, directly
Example sentences
Πρέπει να φύγουμε ευθύς.
We must leave immediately.
Θα σου τηλεφωνήσω ευθύς μόλις φτάσω.
I will call you immediately as soon as I arrive.
Ευθύς μετά το μάθημα, θα πάμε για καφέ.
Immediately after the lesson, we will go for coffee.
Ευθύς, η κατάσταση έγινε πιο σοβαρή.
Immediately, the situation became more serious.
Ο δάσκαλος ζήτησε ευθύς να παραδώσουμε τις εργασίες μας.
The teacher immediately asked us to submit our assignments.
Ευθύς πριν από την παρουσίαση, ένιωσα άγχος.
Immediately before the presentation, I felt anxious.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ευθύς' meaning 'immediately' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ευθύς' (euthys), which also meant 'straight' or 'directly'. This term is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European language, reflecting a sense of immediacy and directness.
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