ζωγραφιά
Lemma: ζωγραφιά
Translation: painting; drawing; picture (noun)
Etymology: From ζωγράφος (zográfos, 'painter') from ζώον (zṓon, 'animal, living being') + γράφω (gráfō, 'to write, draw')
Mnemonics
- Zoo + graph = drawing of living things (zoo comes from the same root ζώον meaning 'animal/living being')
- Think of 'zoography' - the art of depicting animals
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in everyday contexts, especially when talking about children's artwork or casual drawings
Easily Confused With
Explanation: ζωγραφιά is the actual drawing/painting (product), while ζωγραφική is the art/act of painting
Confused word:
Σπουδάζει ζωγραφική στη σχολή καλών τεχνών.
She studies painting at the fine arts school.
Notes: ζωγραφιά is more concrete, ζωγραφική is more abstract
Mnemonic: ζωγραφιά ends in -ιά (like the product), ζωγραφική ends in -ική (like the skill/art)