από το X σε το Y

Translations

• from one X to another
• from X to X

Literal Translation

from the flower to the flower

Forms

Usage Notes

The construction requires the definite article before both instances of the noun. The noun remains in the same case (accusative) in both positions. This pattern can be used with any noun to express systematic movement or transfer.

Etymology

Classical Greek prepositional construction that has maintained its form in Modern Greek, used to express movement or transfer between similar entities

Cultural Context

Common in Greek to express systematic or repetitive movement between similar objects or locations, often used in scientific or descriptive contexts

• Think of 'from A to A' - moving between identical things
• Remember the pattern: από + article + noun + σε + article + same noun