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χέρι
hand /ˈçeri/
nounA1#111 most common
Also: arm
Example sentences
Έχω ένα χέρι.
I have one hand.
Το χέρι μου είναι κουρασμένο.
My hand is tired.
Βάλε το χέρι σου εδώ.
Put your hand here.
Χρειάζομαι βοήθεια με το χέρι μου.
I need help with my hand.
Ο δάσκαλος δείχνει με το χέρι του.
The teacher points with his hand.
Πρέπει να πλύνω τα χέρια μου πριν φάω.
I need to wash my hands before I eat.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | χέρι | χέρια |
| Genitive | χεριού | χεριών |
| Accusative | χέρι | χέρια |
| Vocative | χέρι | χέρια |
Word family
χείραhand (accusative singular)
χειρόςof hand (genitive singular)
χειρουργόςsurgeon (literally 'hand worker')
χειρονομίαgesture (literally 'hand motion')
χειροτεχνίαhandicraft (literally 'hand art')
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "χέρι" meaning "hand" derives from the Ancient Greek "χείρ" (cheir), which also meant "hand". This term has been consistent in meaning through its history, reflecting the continuity of the concept in Greek culture and language.
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