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μηχανή
machine /mi.xaˈni/
nounA2#573 most common
Also: engine, device
Example sentences
Η μηχανή δουλεύει καλά.
The machine works well.
Αγοράσαμε μια νέα μηχανή για το γραφείο.
We bought a new machine for the office.
Η μηχανή του αυτοκινήτου χρειάζεται επισκευή.
The car's machine needs repair.
Πρέπει να μάθω πώς να χρησιμοποιώ αυτή τη μηχανή.
I need to learn how to use this machine.
Η μηχανή παραγωγής είναι πολύ γρήγορη.
The production machine is very fast.
Πώς λειτουργεί αυτή η μηχανή;
How does this machine work?
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | μηχανή | μηχανές |
| Genitive | μηχανής | μηχανών |
| Accusative | μηχανή | μηχανές |
| Vocative | μηχανή | μηχανές |
Word family
μηχανικόςmechanical
μηχανισμόςmechanism
μηχανιστικόςmechanistic
μηχανεύωto devise
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'μηχανή' meaning 'machine' derives from Ancient Greek 'μηχανή' (mēkhanē), which referred to a device or contrivance. This, in turn, comes from the Proto-Hellenic '*mēkhanā', which is related to the concept of a means or a tool. The word has been used historically to describe various devices and mechanisms.
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