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καρδιά
heart /karˈðja/
nounA1#201 most common
Also: core, center
Example sentences
Η καρδιά μου χτυπάει γρήγορα.
My heart beats fast.
Έχω μια καρδιά γεμάτη αγάπη.
I have a heart full of love.
Η καρδιά του είναι πολύ ευαίσθητη.
His heart is very sensitive.
Πρέπει να προσέχεις την καρδιά σου.
You need to take care of your heart.
Η καρδιά της χτυπάει δυνατά όταν είναι χαρούμενη.
Her heart beats strongly when she is happy.
Αισθάνομαι ότι η καρδιά μου είναι γεμάτη ελπίδα.
I feel that my heart is full of hope.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | καρδιά | καρδιές |
| Genitive | καρδιάς | καρδιών |
| Accusative | καρδιά | καρδιές |
| Vocative | καρδιά | καρδιές |
Word family
καρδιολογίαcardiology
καρδιοπαθήςcardiac patient
καρδιογράφημαcardiogram
καρδιολογικόςcardiological
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'καρδιά' meaning 'heart' has its origins in the ancient Greek word 'καρδία', which also meant 'heart'. This term has been traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*kard-' or '*kerd-', which signifies 'heart' or 'to feel'.
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