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κατασκευή
construction /ka.ta.skeˈvi/
nounB2#2163 most common
Also: structure, manufacture, device
Example sentences
Αυτή η κατασκευή είναι ψηλή.
This structure is tall.
Η κατασκευή του σπιτιού θα τελειώσει τον Ιούνιο.
The construction of the house will finish in June.
Η εταιρεία ειδικεύεται στην κατασκευή γεφυρών.
The company specializes in building bridges.
Οι κατασκευές στην περιοχή αυξήθηκαν τα τελευταία χρόνια.
Construction projects in the area have increased in recent years.
Η ποιότητα της κατασκευής εξαρτάται από τα υλικά που χρησιμοποιούνται.
The quality of the construction depends on the materials used.
Η πολυπλοκότητα της κατασκευής αντανακλά τη μηχανική ευφυΐα των αρχαίων αρχιτεκτόνων.
The complexity of the structure reflects the engineering ingenuity of the ancient architects.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | η κατασκευή | οι κατασκευές |
| Genitive | της κατασκευής | των κατασκευών |
| Accusative | την κατασκευή | τις κατασκευές |
| Vocative | κατασκευή | κατασκευές |
Word family
κατασκευάζωto construct, to build, to manufacture
κατασκευαστήςconstructor, manufacturerκατασκευαστικόςconstructional, structural
ανακατασκευήreconstruction, renovation
σκευήattire, gear
Etymology
Κατασκευή comes from the verb κατασκευάζω, which combines the prefix κατα- (down, thoroughly) with σκευάζω, meaning to prepare or equip. Σκευάζω itself derives from σκεῦος, meaning gear, tool, or vessel. The origin of σκεῦος is debated among specialists and no secure Indo-European root is agreed on, so it is best left unlabeled rather than guessed.
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