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κατά
against /kaˈta/
adpA1#166 most common
Also: according to, down, per
Example sentences
Εγώ είμαι κατά της βίας.
I am against violence.
Η ομάδα μας παίζει κατά της αντίπαλης ομάδας.
Our team is playing against the opposing team.
Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε κατά των αδικιών.
We need to speak against injustices.
Ο νόμος είναι κατά της διαφθοράς.
The law is against corruption.
Αντιστέκομαι κατά της αδικίας.
I resist against injustice.
Η κυβέρνηση αποφάσισε να δράσει κατά της κλιματικής αλλαγής.
The government decided to act against climate change.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'κατά' meaning 'against' originates from Ancient Greek 'κατά', which had a variety of meanings including 'down', 'against', 'according to', and 'throughout'. It is used as a preposition in various contexts, often indicating opposition or direction. The word has retained similar meanings over time, particularly the sense of opposition or being against something.
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