Ικαρίας
Wordform Details
Translation: IcariaIkaria
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
femininesingulargenitiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: Ικαρία
Translation: Icaria; Ikaria (noun)
Etymology: Named after Icarus (Ίκαρος) from Greek mythology, who according to legend fell into the sea nearby when his wax wings melted as he flew too close to the sun. The island's name preserves this ancient mythological connection.
Example Usage
Η Ικαρία είναι γνωστή για τη μακροζωία των κατοίκων της.
Ikaria is known for the longevity of its inhabitants.
Φέτος θα περάσουμε τις διακοπές μας στην Ικαρία.
This year we will spend our vacation in Ikaria.
Η Ικαρία βρίσκεται στο ανατολικό Αιγαίο.
Ikaria is located in the eastern Aegean.
Η Ικαρία είναι ένα όμορφο νησί στο Αιγαίο Πέλαγος.
Icaria is a beautiful island in the Aegean Sea.
Οι κάτοικοι της Ικαρίας φημίζονται για τη μακροζωία τους.
The inhabitants of Icaria are famous for their longevity.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'Icarus' who fell near this island - Icaria sounds like Icarus
- The 'car' in Icaria can remind you it's a place you can travel to
Cultural Context
Icaria is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, known for its strong winds, rugged landscape, and the longevity of its inhabitants. The island is famous for being one of the world's 'Blue Zones' where people live exceptionally long lives. It's also known for its relaxed pace of life and the local custom of 'Ikarian time' where schedules are flexible and unhurried.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Ικαρίες (Ikaries) is the plural form, while Ικαρία (Ikaria) is the singular name of the island.
Notes: The plural form is rarely used since there is only one island called Icaria.
Mnemonic: Ικαρία ends with -α, typical for singular feminine nouns in Greek.