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περίπου
approximately /peˈɾipu/
adverbA1#302 most common
Also: about, roughly
Example sentences
Έχω περίπου δέκα ευρώ.
I have approximately ten euros.
Η ταινία διαρκεί περίπου δύο ώρες.
The movie lasts approximately two hours.
Περίπου στις τρεις θα φτάσουμε.
We will arrive approximately at three.
Η απόσταση από το σπίτι μου είναι περίπου πέντε χιλιόμετρα.
The distance from my house is approximately five kilometers.
Περίπου το 70% των μαθητών πέρασαν τις εξετάσεις.
Approximately 70% of the students passed the exams.
Η θερμοκρασία σήμερα είναι περίπου 25 βαθμοί Κελσίου.
The temperature today is approximately 25 degrees Celsius.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'περίπου' derives from the Ancient Greek 'περί' (around) combined with 'οὐ' (not), indicating a sense of approximation. This word has maintained its meaning through the ages, reflecting the concept of being close to a certain value or amount.
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