πείνα
Lemma: πείνα
Translation: hunger; starvation; appetite (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek πεῖνα (peina). Related to Latin penuria ('need, want'), which gives us English 'penury'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'pain' - hunger causes pain
- Related to 'penury' (extreme poverty) in English
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Cultural Context
A fundamental concept in Greek culture, often referenced in expressions of hospitality and in discussing historical periods of hardship
Easily Confused With
Explanation: ποινή means 'punishment' or 'penalty', while πείνα means 'hunger'
Notes: The words look similar but have different stress marks and meanings