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παραπάνω
more /paɾaˈpanɔ/
adverbA1#481 most common
Also: above, further
Example sentences
Θέλω παραπάνω φαγητό.
I want more food.
Μπορείς να μου δώσεις παραπάνω πληροφορίες;
Can you give me more information?
Χρειάζομαι παραπάνω χρόνο για να τελειώσω την εργασία.
I need more time to finish the assignment.
Αν θέλεις παραπάνω βοήθεια, πες μου.
If you want more help, let me know.
Η ταινία είχε παραπάνω δράση από ό,τι περίμενα.
The movie had more action than I expected.
Πρέπει να διαβάσεις παραπάνω για να κατανοήσεις το θέμα.
You need to read more to understand the topic.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'παραπάνω' meaning 'more' is derived from the combination of 'παρά' (para) meaning 'beside' or 'beyond' and 'πάνω' (pano) meaning 'above' or 'on'. This compound formation reflects the notion of exceeding or going beyond a certain point, hence the meaning 'more'.
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