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χειρίστρια
operator /çirístɾia/
nounC1#3372 most common
Also: controller, pilot
Example sentences
Η χειρίστρια δουλεύει στο εργοστάσιο.
The operator works at the factory.
Η χειρίστρια ελέγχει τις μηχανές.
The operator checks the machines.
Πρέπει να ρωτήσουμε την χειρίστρια για τις οδηγίες.
We need to ask the operator for the instructions.
Η χειρίστρια είναι υπεύθυνη για την ασφάλεια των εργαζομένων.
The operator is responsible for the safety of the workers.
Ο πελάτης μίλησε με την χειρίστρια πριν από την παραγγελία.
The customer spoke with the operator before placing the order.
Η χειρίστρια έχει πολλά χρόνια εμπειρίας στον τομέα.
The operator has many years of experience in the field.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | χειρίστρια | χειρίστριες |
| Genitive | χειρίστριας | χειριστριών |
| Accusative | χειρίστρια | χειρίστριες |
| Vocative | χειρίστρια | χειρίστριες |
Word family
χειριστήςoperator (male)
χειρισμόςoperation
χειρίζομαιto operate
χειριστικόςoperational
Etymology
The word 'χειρίστρια' (cheiristria) derives from the Greek root 'χείρ' (cheir), meaning 'hand', combined with the suffix '-στρια' (-stria), which denotes a feminine agent. This term specifically refers to a female operator or one who works with their hands, reflecting the connection between manual skill and the role of an operator.
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