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νωρίς
early /noˈris/
adverbA2#590 most common
Example sentences
Ξύπνησα νωρίς σήμερα το πρωί.
I woke up early this morning.
Πρέπει να πάω νωρίς στη δουλειά.
I need to go to work early.
Η συνάντηση αρχίζει νωρίς το απόγευμα.
The meeting starts early in the afternoon.
Είναι καλύτερα να φτάσεις νωρίς για να βρεις πάρκινγκ.
It's better to arrive early to find parking.
Ο ήλιος ανατέλλει νωρίς το καλοκαίρι.
The sun rises early in the summer.
Αν θέλεις να προλάβεις το τρένο, πρέπει να φύγεις νωρίς.
If you want to catch the train, you need to leave early.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'νωρίς' meaning 'early' is derived from the Ancient Greek 'νωρίς' (nōrís), which also meant 'early'. The word has retained its meaning over time, with little change in form or usage.
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