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ρύθμιση
setting /ˈriθmisi/
nounC1#3665 most common
Also: adjustment, regulation, arrangement/settlement
Example sentences
Άλλαξα μια ρύθμιση στο κινητό μου.
I changed a setting on my phone.
Πού είναι οι ρυθμίσεις του υπολογιστή;
Where are the computer's settings?
Χρειάζομαι μια ρύθμιση για τον ήχο της τηλεόρασης.
I need an adjustment for the TV's sound.
Η τράπεζα πρότεινε μια ρύθμιση για το χρέος του.
The bank proposed a settlement for his debt.
Η νέα ρύθμιση του νόμου αλλάζει τους όρους συνταξιοδότησης.
The law's new regulation changes the terms of retirement.
Η ρύθμιση της αγοράς ενέργειας απαιτεί προσεκτική ισορροπία μεταξύ ανταγωνισμού και σταθερότητας.
Regulation of the energy market requires a careful balance between competition and stability.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | η ρύθμιση | οι ρυθμίσεις |
| Genitive | της ρύθμισης | των ρυθμίσεων |
| Accusative | τη ρύθμιση | τις ρυθμίσεις |
| Vocative | ρύθμιση | ρυθμίσεις |
Word family
ρυθμίζωto adjust, regulate, set
ρυθμιστήςregulator, tuner (person or device)
ρυθμιστικόςregulatory
ρυθμόςrhythm, rate, tempoαπορρύθμισηderegulation, disruption
Etymology
Ρύθμιση is the action noun of the verb ρυθμίζω, meaning to regulate or adjust. That verb comes from ρυθμός, meaning rhythm, measure, or proportion. Ρυθμός itself is often traced to the verb ῥέω, to flow, since a rhythm was originally understood as a recurring flow or pattern.
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