κανόνας
Lemma: κανόνας
Translation: rule; regulation; principle (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κανών (kanṓn, 'measuring rod, standard'). Related to English 'canon' and 'cane'
Mnemonics
- Sounds like 'canon' in English
- Think of a 'canonical' rule or standard
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Cultural Context
Frequently used in educational, legal, and religious contexts. Important concept in Greek Orthodox Church (canon law)
Easily Confused With
Explanation: κανόνας is the noun (rule), while κανονικός is the adjective (normal, regular)
Confused word:
Αυτή είναι μια κανονική μέρα.
This is a normal day.
Notes: Both words come from the same root but serve different grammatical functions
Mnemonic: κανόνας ends in -ας (noun ending), κανονικός ends in -ός (adjective ending)