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συνήθως
usually /siˈniθos/
adverbA1#433 most common
Example sentences
Συνήθως πηγαίνω στο σχολείο με τα πόδια.
I usually walk to school.
Συνήθως τρώμε βραδινό στις επτά.
We usually have dinner at seven.
Συνήθως διαβάζω βιβλία το βράδυ.
I usually read books in the evening.
Συνήθως, οι φίλοι μου έρχονται για καφέ το Σαββατοκύριακο.
Usually, my friends come over for coffee on the weekend.
Συνήθως, όταν έχει καλή διάθεση, γελάει πολύ.
Usually, when she is in a good mood, she laughs a lot.
Συνήθως, οι άνθρωποι προτιμούν να ταξιδεύουν το καλοκαίρι.
Usually, people prefer to travel in the summer.
Word family
συνήθειαhabit
συνήθισμαcustom
συνήθισμένοςusual
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'συνήθως' meaning 'usually' derives from the Ancient Greek 'συνήθως', which is the adverbial form of 'συνήθης' meaning 'customary' or 'usual'. This, in turn, comes from 'συν-' meaning 'together' and 'ἦθος' meaning 'character' or 'habit'. The word evolved to describe something that happens in a customary or habitual manner.
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