ανταμοιβή
Lemma: ανταμοιβή
Translation: rewards; compensations (noun)
Etymology: From ancient Greek ἀνταμοιβή (antamoibē), composed of ἀντί (anti) meaning 'in return for' and ἀμοιβή (amoibē) meaning 'exchange, alternation'. The root *meibh- is related to concepts of exchange and reciprocity. The same root gives us English 'amoeba' (which changes shape) and is distantly related to 'migrate'.
Mnemonics
- Think 'anti-mobile' - you get something in return (anti) for moving (mobile/changing)
- Break it down: αντ (against/in return) + αμοιβή (exchange)
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Cultural Context
Often used in professional contexts regarding compensation, but also commonly used in general situations where someone receives something in return for their efforts or services.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While αμοιβή means payment/reward in general, ανταμοιβή specifically emphasizes the reciprocal nature of the reward
Notes: ανταμοιβή is slightly more formal and emphasizes the deserved nature of the reward
Mnemonic: ανταμοιβή has αντ- (meaning 'in return for') while αμοιβή doesn't