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μεταξύ
between /metaˈksi/
adpA1#242 most common
Also: among, amid
Example sentences
Ο Γιάννης είναι μεταξύ των καλύτερων μαθητών.
Giannis is among the best students.
Η γάτα κρύβεται μεταξύ των θάμνων.
The cat is hiding between the bushes.
Υπάρχει μια διαφορά μεταξύ των δύο προτάσεων.
There is a difference between the two sentences.
Το βιβλίο είναι μεταξύ των πιο δημοφιλών.
The book is among the most popular.
Μπορείς να διαλέξεις μεταξύ αυτών των δύο χρωμάτων.
You can choose between these two colors.
Η συμφωνία έγινε μεταξύ των δύο εταιρειών.
The agreement was made between the two companies.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'μεταξύ' meaning 'between' derives from the Ancient Greek 'μεταξύ' (metaxy), which also meant 'between' or 'among.' This term is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European root '*medhyo-' meaning 'middle.'
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