γέννησις
Lemma: γέννησις
Translation: birth (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γέννησις (génnēsis). Related to English 'genesis' and 'gene', from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- ('to produce, beget')
Mnemonics
- Sounds like 'genesis' in English - both mean beginning/birth
- Think of 'genes' - they're what you get at birth
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Cultural Context
Often used in religious contexts, particularly in reference to the birth of Christ (Η Γέννησις του Χριστού). The more colloquial γέννα is more common in everyday speech.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While γέννησις refers to the act of birth itself, γενιά means 'generation'
Notes: γέννησις is more formal and specific to birth, while γενιά is more common and refers to a group of people