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στιγμή
moment /stiɣˈmi/
nounA1#99 most common
Also: instant, second
Example sentences
Περίμενε μια στιγμή.
Wait a moment.
Αυτή η στιγμή είναι πολύ σημαντική για μένα.
This moment is very important to me.
Θα θυμάμαι αυτή τη στιγμή για πάντα.
I will remember this moment forever.
Μπορείς να μου δώσεις μια στιγμή να σκεφτώ;
Can you give me a moment to think?
Στην τελευταία στιγμή, αποφάσισα να πάω.
At the last moment, I decided to go.
Η στιγμή που τον είδα ήταν μαγική.
The moment I saw him was magical.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | στιγμή | στιγμές |
| Genitive | στιγμής | στιγμών |
| Accusative | στιγμή | στιγμές |
| Vocative | στιγμή | στιγμές |
Word family
στιγμέςmoments
στιγμιαίαinstantaneous
στιγμιαίαinstant
στιγμήςof moment
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'στιγμή' meaning 'moment' originates from Ancient Greek 'στιγμή', which referred to a 'point' or 'dot', and by extension, a 'moment' in time. This term is derived from the verb 'στίζω' meaning 'to puncture' or 'to tattoo', indicating a point or mark made by a sharp instrument.
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