επίσης
Lemma: επίσης
Translation: also; too; as well; likewise (adverb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπίσης (epísēs), from ἐπί (epí, 'upon, on') + ἴσος (ísos, 'equal')
Mnemonics
- Think of 'epi-' (upon) + 'isos' (equal) = treating things equally or adding equally to what was said before
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Very commonly used in everyday speech and writing, often used in formal and informal contexts alike
Easily Confused With
Explanation: επίσης means 'also/too' while ίσως means 'maybe/perhaps'
This word:
Θα έρθω επίσης.
I will come too.
Confused word:
Ίσως θα έρθω.
Maybe I will come.
Notes: Both words share the root ίσος but have developed different meanings
Mnemonic: επίσης has επί (extra) while ίσως is shorter and more uncertain