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μάχη
battle /ˈmaçi/
nounA1#485 most common
Also: fight, combat
Example sentences
Η μάχη ήταν σφοδρή.
The battle was fierce.
Συμμετείχα σε μια μάχη για την ελευθερία.
I participated in a battle for freedom.
Η μάχη διεξήχθη το 1821.
The battle took place in 1821.
Οι στρατιώτες προετοιμάζονται για τη μάχη.
The soldiers are preparing for the battle.
Μετά τη μάχη, οι νικητές γιόρτασαν.
After the battle, the victors celebrated.
Η στρατηγική της μάχης ήταν πολύ σημαντική.
The strategy of the battle was very important.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | μάχη | μάχες |
| Genitive | μάχης | μαχών |
| Accusative | μάχη | μάχες |
| Vocative | μάχη | μάχες |
Word family
μάχηςof battle
μάχονταιthey fight
μάχομαιI fight
μαχητήςfighter
μαχητικήcombatant
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "μάχη" meaning "battle" originates from Ancient Greek "μάχη" (makhē), which also means "battle" or "fight". This term is derived from the Proto-Hellenic *makā, which in turn comes from Proto-Indo-European *magh-, meaning "to fight" or "to be able".
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