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τελείως
completely /teˈli.os/
adverbA2#515 most common
Also: entirely, totally
Example sentences
Είμαι τελείως κουρασμένος.
I am completely tired.
Το σπίτι είναι τελείως άδειο.
The house is completely empty.
Τελείως δεν καταλαβαίνω τι λες.
I completely do not understand what you are saying.
Η ταινία ήταν τελείως βαρετή.
The movie was completely boring.
Η δουλειά μου είναι τελείως διαφορετική από τη δική σου.
My job is completely different from yours.
Τελείως δεν περίμενα αυτή την αντίδραση.
I completely did not expect this reaction.
Word family
τελείωto complete
τελειωμένοςcompleted
τελειότηταcompleteness
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'τελείως' meaning 'completely' derives from the Ancient Greek 'τελέως', which also means 'completely' or 'perfectly'. This, in turn, comes from the adjective 'τέλειος', meaning 'complete' or 'perfect', derived from the noun 'τέλος', meaning 'end' or 'completion'. The word 'τέλος' is related to the concept of reaching an end or fulfillment.
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