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χρήμα
money /ˈxri.ma/
nounA1#181 most common
Also: currency, wealth, funds
Example sentences
Έχω χρήμα για να αγοράσω ένα βιβλίο.
I have money to buy a book.
Το χρήμα είναι σημαντικό για τη ζωή μας.
Money is important for our lives.
Χρειάζομαι περισσότερα χρήματα για τις διακοπές.
I need more money for the holidays.
Πρέπει να εξοικονομήσω χρήματα για το νέο αυτοκίνητο.
I need to save money for the new car.
Η τράπεζα μου έδωσε ένα δάνειο με χαμηλό επιτόκιο.
The bank gave me a loan with a low interest rate.
Πολλοί άνθρωποι πιστεύουν ότι το χρήμα δεν φέρνει την ευτυχία.
Many people believe that money does not bring happiness.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | χρήμα | χρήματα |
| Genitive | χρήματος | χρημάτων |
| Accusative | χρήμα | χρήματα |
| Vocative | χρήμα | χρήματα |
Word family
Etymology
The Greek word 'χρήμα' (chrēma) refers to money or wealth and has its roots in the concept of usefulness. It evolved through historical forms in Ancient Greek and has cognates in several related languages.
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