άδειο
Wordform Details
Translation: empty
Part of Speech: adjective
Inflection Type:
neutersingularaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: άδειος
Translation: empty; vacant; hollow; unoccupied (adjective)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἄδειος (ádeios), from ἄδος (ádos, 'satiety, weariness')
Mnemonics
- Think of 'idea' with an 'a' - when your head is empty of ideas
- Sounds like 'adios' in Spanish - when something is gone/empty
Cultural Context
Commonly used in everyday situations, from describing empty containers to vacant properties
Easily Confused With
Explanation: άδεια (feminine noun) means 'permission' or 'license', while άδειος (adjective) means 'empty'
This word:
Το κουτί είναι άδειο.
The box is empty.
Confused word:
Χρειάζομαι άδεια για να φύγω.
I need permission to leave.
Notes: The feminine form of the adjective άδειος is identical in form to the noun άδεια, which can cause confusion
Mnemonic: άδειος ends in -ος like most adjectives, while άδεια as a noun is feminine