πάτος
Lemma: πάτος
Translation: bottom (unknown)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek πάτος (pátos), related to Latin pons ('bridge'), English 'path'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'path' - the bottom surface you walk on
- PAT-os is what you pat with your feet when walking
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Cultural Context
Often used in metaphorical expressions about failure or reaching the lowest point
Easily Confused With
Explanation: πάτος means 'bottom' while πάθος means 'passion'
This word:
Ο πάτος της θάλασσας
The bottom of the sea
Confused word:
Το πάθος της μουσικής
The passion for music
Notes: These words are sometimes confused by beginners due to similar pronunciation
Mnemonic: πάτος has a τ (tau) for 'bottom', while πάθος has a θ (theta) for 'thermal passion'