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τύχη
luck /ˈt͡sih.i/
nounA1#298 most common
Also: fortune, fate
Example sentences
Η τύχη είναι με το μέρος μου σήμερα.
Luck is on my side today.
Ελπίζω να έχω τύχη στην εξέταση.
I hope to have luck in the exam.
Η τύχη παίζει σημαντικό ρόλο στη ζωή μας.
Luck plays an important role in our lives.
Πρέπει να πιστεύεις στην τύχη σου.
You must believe in your luck.
Η τύχη δεν είναι πάντα δίκαιη.
Luck is not always fair.
Αν δεν έχεις τύχη, πρέπει να προσπαθήσεις περισσότερο.
If you don't have luck, you need to try harder.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | τύχη | τύχες |
| Genitive | τύχης | τύχων |
| Accusative | τύχη | τύχες |
| Vocative | τύχη | τύχες |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'τύχη' meaning 'luck' derives from Ancient Greek 'τύχη' (tukhē), which referred to fortune or chance. The term was used in various contexts, including philosophical and religious discussions about fate and destiny.
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