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σιγά
slowly /siˈɣa/
adverbA2#617 most common
Also: quietly, gently
Example sentences
Περπάτα σιγά στην βιβλιοθήκη.
Walk slowly in the library.
Μίλα σιγά, παρακαλώ.
Speak slowly, please.
Ο δάσκαλος ζητάει να διαβάσουμε σιγά.
The teacher asks us to read slowly.
Ο σκύλος τρέχει σιγά στο πάρκο.
The dog runs slowly in the park.
Πρέπει να κάνεις τα μαθήματά σου σιγά και προσεκτικά.
You need to do your homework slowly and carefully.
Η μητέρα μου πάντα οδηγεί σιγά όταν έχουμε παιδιά μαζί.
My mother always drives slowly when we have kids with us.
Word family
σιγά-σιγάslowly, gradually
σιγανόςslow, quiet
σιγώto be silent, to be quiet
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σιγά' meaning 'slowly' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'σιγάω' (sigáō), which means 'to be silent' or 'to keep quiet'. Over time, the meaning shifted to imply a sense of doing something quietly or slowly. The word has evolved in its usage but retains the core idea of reducing intensity or speed.
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