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ορθός
correct /oɾˈθos/
adjective#17085 most common
Also: upright, straight
Example sentences
Αυτός ο αριθμός είναι ορθός.
This number is correct.
Είναι ορθό να λέμε την αλήθεια.
It is correct to tell the truth.
Μπορείς να μου πεις αν η απάντησή μου είναι ορθή;
Can you tell me if my answer is correct?
Ο δάσκαλος επιβεβαίωσε ότι η λύση είναι ορθή.
The teacher confirmed that the solution is correct.
Πρέπει να ελέγξω αν οι πληροφορίες είναι ορθές.
I need to check if the information is correct.
Η ορθότητα της δήλωσης είναι αμφισβητήσιμη.
The correctness of the statement is questionable.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ορθός | ορθοί |
| Genitive | ορθού | ορθών |
| Accusative | ορθό | ορθούς |
| Vocative | ορθέ | ορθοί |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ορθός' meaning 'correct' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ὀρθός' (orthós), which also meant 'right' or 'straight'. This term is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European *h₁er-, meaning 'to rise' or 'to be straight'.
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