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λίστα
list /ˈlista/
nounA1#440 most common
Example sentences
Έχω μια λίστα με τα ψώνια.
I have a list of groceries.
Μπορείς να μου δώσεις τη λίστα των μαθημάτων;
Can you give me the list of classes?
Η δασκάλα μας έδωσε μια λίστα με τις εργασίες.
Our teacher gave us a list of assignments.
Πρέπει να ελέγξω τη λίστα πριν φύγω.
I need to check the list before I leave.
Η λίστα των συμμετεχόντων είναι πολύ μεγάλη.
The list of participants is very long.
Αυτή η λίστα περιέχει όλα τα βιβλία που θέλω να διαβάσω.
This list contains all the books I want to read.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | λίστα | λίστες |
| Genitive | λίστας | λιστών |
| Accusative | λίστα | λίστες |
| Vocative | λίστα | λίστες |
Word family
καταγραφήrecord
καταγράφωto record
καταγραφικόςrecording
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'λίστα' meaning 'list' is borrowed from the Italian word 'lista', which also means 'list'. The Italian term itself comes from the Old High German 'līsta', meaning 'edge' or 'border', which evolved to mean 'list' as a series of items lined up. This borrowing reflects the influence of Italian on Greek vocabulary, especially in areas related to trade and administration.
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