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φωτιά
fire /fotiˈa/
nounA1#345 most common
Also: blaze, flame
Example sentences
Η φωτιά είναι ζεστή.
The fire is warm.
Βάζω ξύλα στη φωτιά.
I put wood in the fire.
Η φωτιά καίει πολύ δυνατά.
The fire burns very strongly.
Πρέπει να σβήσουμε τη φωτιά πριν φύγουμε.
We need to extinguish the fire before we leave.
Η φωτιά στο τζάκι είναι όμορφη.
The fire in the fireplace is beautiful.
Φοβάμαι τη φωτιά όταν είναι μεγάλη.
I am afraid of fire when it is big.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | φωτιά | φωτιές |
| Genitive | φωτιάς | φωτιών |
| Accusative | φωτιά | φωτιές |
| Vocative | φωτιά | φωτιές |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'φωτιά' meaning 'fire' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'φωτιά' (phōtiá), which is a later form of 'φῶς' (phōs), meaning 'light'. The word has evolved over time to specifically denote 'fire' in Modern Greek.
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