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κατάσταση
situation /kaˈta.stasi/
nounA1#234 most common
Also: state, condition
Example sentences
Η κατάσταση είναι καλή.
The situation is good.
Ποια είναι η κατάσταση του έργου;
What is the situation of the project?
Η κατάσταση στην πόλη έχει αλλάξει.
The situation in the city has changed.
Πρέπει να κατανοήσουμε την κατάσταση πριν αποφασίσουμε.
We need to understand the situation before we decide.
Η κατάσταση του καιρού είναι ανησυχητική.
The weather situation is concerning.
Αυτή η κατάσταση απαιτεί άμεση δράση.
This situation requires immediate action.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | κατάσταση | καταστάσεις |
| Genitive | κατάστασης | καταστάσεων |
| Accusative | κατάσταση | καταστάσεις |
| Vocative | κατάσταση | καταστάσεις |
Word family
καταστάσειςsituations
καταστάτηsituator
καταστάσεωςof situation
καταστάτηςone who situates
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'κατάσταση' meaning 'situation' derives from the Ancient Greek 'κατάστασις' which referred to a 'settling' or 'establishment'. This, in turn, comes from the verb 'καθίστημι', meaning 'to set down' or 'to establish', composed of 'κατά' (down) and 'ἵστημι' (to stand).
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