έδωσαν το παρών

verbal phrase B2 neutral

Created: Sun, 18 May 2025 14:16

Updated: Sun, 18 May 2025 14:16

Translations
  • they attended
  • they were present
  • they made an appearance
Literal Translation

they gave the present (as in presence)

Forms
έδωσαν το παρώνδίνω το παρώνέδωσε το παρών
Usage Notes

The phrase is fixed with the article 'το' and the noun 'παρών' remains uninflected regardless of who is present (singular or plural, male or female)

Etymology

From the verb 'δίνω' (to give) and the noun 'παρών' (present, as in attendance), creating an idiomatic expression for being physically present at an event

Cultural Context

Commonly used in news reporting and formal contexts to indicate attendance at official events, ceremonies, or meetings

Commonality

80%

Guessability

30%

Component Words

δίνω (Used figuratively in this expression)

to give

παρών (Used as a noun with the definite article 'το')

present (as in attendance)

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'giving your presence' as a gift to an event
  • Remember that 'παρών' means 'present' both as in 'now' and as in 'attendance'

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