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νόημα
meaning /ˈni.ma/
nounA1#460 most common
Also: sense, significance
Example sentences
Αυτό το βιβλίο έχει πολύ νόημα.
This book makes a lot of sense.
Δεν καταλαβαίνω το νόημα αυτής της λέξης.
I don't understand the meaning of this word.
Μπορείς να μου εξηγήσεις το νόημα της πρότασης;
Can you explain the meaning of the sentence to me?
Το νόημα της ζωής είναι διαφορετικό για τον καθένα.
The meaning of life is different for everyone.
Πρέπει να βρούμε το νόημα πίσω από αυτή την ιστορία.
We need to find the meaning behind this story.
Αυτό το σχέδιο δεν έχει νόημα.
This plan doesn't make sense.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | νόημα | νόηματα |
| Genitive | νοήματος | νοημάτων |
| Accusative | νόημα | νόηματα |
| Vocative | νόημα | νόηματα |
Word family
νοητόςintelligible
νοηματικόςmeaningful
νοηματικήsemantics
νοηματοποιώto signify
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'νόημα' meaning 'meaning' comes from the Ancient Greek 'νόημα' (nóēma), which referred to a 'thought' or 'concept'. This, in turn, derives from the verb 'νοέω' (noéō), meaning 'to perceive' or 'to think'. The verb 'νοέω' is related to 'νοῦς' (noûs), meaning 'mind' or 'intellect'.
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