μονοπάτι
Lemma: μονοπάτι
Translation: path; trail; footpath (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek μονοπάτιον (monopátion), from μόνος (monos, 'single, alone') + πάτος (patos, 'path')
Mnemonics
- Think 'mono' (single) + 'path' - a single track through nature
- Imagine a narrow path where only one person can walk at a time
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Antonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in reference to hiking trails and traditional village paths. Important in Greek tourism and outdoor activities.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While μονοπάτι specifically refers to a narrow footpath or trail, δρόμος is a broader term for road or street
Notes: μονοπάτι implies a natural or traditional path, usually unpaved