σιγά - σιγά

Translations

• gradually
• little by little
• slowly but surely

Forms

Usage Notes

Can be written with or without hyphen. Often used with verbs describing processes or changes

Etymology

Reduplication of σιγά (quietly/slowly) for emphasis

Cultural Context

Very common in everyday Greek speech, often used to describe gradual processes or careful actions

• Think of 'seega seega' - like tiptoeing very carefully