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ησυχία
quiet /isiˈxia/
nounA2#570 most common
Also: silence, peace
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ησυχία | ησυχίες |
| Genitive | ησυχίας | ησυχιών |
| Accusative | ησυχία | ησυχίες |
| Vocative | ησυχία | ησυχίες |
Word family
ήσυχοςquiet
ησυχάζωto quiet down
ησυχαστήριοquiet place
ησυχίασηquietness
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ησυχία' meaning 'quiet' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἡσυχία' (hēsychía), which also meant 'quietness' or 'tranquility'. This term is related to the adjective 'ἥσυχος' (hēsychos), meaning 'quiet' or 'still'. The concept of quietness and tranquility has been preserved throughout its linguistic history.
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