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λάθος
mistake /ˈla.θos/
nounA1#107 most common
Also: error, fault, wrong
Example sentences
Έκανα ένα λάθος στο διαγώνισμα.
I made a mistake on the exam.
Το λάθος σου είναι μικρό.
Your mistake is small.
Πρέπει να διορθώσουμε το λάθος στην αναφορά.
We need to correct the mistake in the report.
Αυτό το λάθος μπορεί να κοστίσει πολύ.
This mistake can cost a lot.
Δεν είναι εύκολο να παραδεχτείς ένα λάθος.
It is not easy to admit a mistake.
Πρέπει να μάθουμε από τα λάθη μας.
We must learn from our mistakes.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | λάθος | λάθη |
| Genitive | λάθους | λαθών |
| Accusative | λάθος | λάθη |
| Vocative | λάθος | λάθη |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'λάθος' meaning 'mistake' comes from the Ancient Greek 'λάθος' (láthos), which also means 'error' or 'mistake'. This term is derived from the verb 'λανθάνω' (lanthánō), meaning 'to escape notice' or 'to forget'. The semantic shift from 'escaping notice' to 'mistake' reflects the idea of an error being something that goes unnoticed or forgotten.
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