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όντως
indeed /ˈon.tos/
adverbA1#439 most common
Also: really, truly
Example sentences
Αυτό είναι όντως ένα ωραίο βιβλίο.
This is indeed a nice book.
Όντως, η ταινία ήταν πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα.
Indeed, the movie was very interesting.
Είναι όντως αλήθεια ότι θα ταξιδέψουμε το καλοκαίρι;
Is it indeed true that we will travel in the summer?
Όντως, χρειάζομαι βοήθεια με την εργασία μου.
Indeed, I need help with my homework.
Η συνάντηση ήταν όντως χρήσιμη για όλους μας.
The meeting was indeed useful for all of us.
Είναι όντως σημαντικό να διαβάζουμε καθημερινά.
It is indeed important to read daily.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'όντως' meaning 'indeed' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ὄντως' (óntōs), which is the adverbial form of 'ὤν' (ṓn), the present participle of the verb 'εἰμί' (eimí, 'to be'). The word 'ὄντως' was used in Ancient Greek to mean 'truly' or 'really', reflecting its connection to the concept of being or existence.
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