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ιδέα
idea /iˈðea/
nounA1#119 most common
Also: concept, notion
Example sentences
Έχω μια καλή ιδέα.
I have a good idea.
Η ιδέα σου είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα.
Your idea is very interesting.
Πρέπει να μοιραστούμε τις ιδέες μας.
We need to share our ideas.
Η ιδέα του να ταξιδέψουμε είναι υπέροχη.
The idea of traveling is wonderful.
Σκέφτηκα μια ιδέα για το πρόβλημα.
I thought of an idea for the problem.
Η ιδέα να κάνουμε μια γιορτή είναι πολύ καλή.
The idea to have a party is very good.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ιδέα | ιδέες |
| Genitive | ιδέας | ιδεών |
| Accusative | ιδέα | ιδέες |
| Vocative | ιδέα | ιδέες |
Word family
ιδεατόςideal
ιδεατισμόςidealism
ιδεατικήideational
ιδεατικόςideatic
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ιδέα' meaning 'idea' originates from the Ancient Greek 'ἰδέα' (idéa), which referred to a form, appearance, or kind. This, in turn, comes from the verb 'εἴδω' (eídō), meaning 'to see'. The concept evolved to represent a mental image or concept, which is the meaning retained in Modern Greek.
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