πρώτα
Lemma: πρώτα
Translation: first; firstly; at first; before anything else (adverb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek πρῶτος (prōtos), related to English 'proto-' as in 'prototype', 'protocol'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'proto-' in English words like 'prototype'
- Remember 'primary' which also starts with 'pr-'
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
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Cultural Context
Frequently used in giving instructions or explaining procedures in Greek
Easily Confused With
Explanation: πρώτα means 'first/firstly' while πρωί means 'morning'
This word:
Πρώτα θα διαβάσω.
First I will study.
Confused word:
Το πρωί πίνω καφέ.
In the morning I drink coffee.
Notes: Both words start with πρω- but have different meanings and uses
Mnemonic: πρώτα ends in -α like the -ly in firstly