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σκηνή
scene /sciˈni/
nounA2#514 most common
Also: stage, tent
Example sentences
Η σκηνή είναι πολύ όμορφη.
The scene is very beautiful.
Στην ταινία, η σκηνή της μάχης ήταν εντυπωσιακή.
In the movie, the battle scene was impressive.
Μου αρέσει να ζωγραφίζω σκηνές από τη φύση.
I like to paint scenes from nature.
Η σκηνή που είδαμε χθες ήταν γεμάτη δράση.
The scene we saw yesterday was full of action.
Η σκηνή στο θέατρο ήταν πολύ συγκινητική.
The scene in the theater was very moving.
Πρέπει να περιγράψουμε τη σκηνή με λεπτομέρειες.
We need to describe the scene in detail.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σκηνή | σκηνές |
| Genitive | σκηνής | σκηνών |
| Accusative | σκηνή | σκηνές |
| Vocative | σκηνή | σκηνές |
Word family
σκηνέςscenes
σκηνοθέτηςdirector
σκηνοθεσίαdirection
σκηνογραφίαscenography
σκηνικόςscenic
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'σκηνή' meaning 'scene' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'σκηνή' (skēnē), which referred to a tent or stage. This term was used in the context of theater to denote the stage or the backdrop of a performance. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass the broader concept of a 'scene' in both theatrical and general contexts.
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