άνδρας
Wordform Details
Translation: manhusbandmale
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: άνδρας
Translation: man; husband; male (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνήρ (anēr). The root *ner- meant 'vital force' and appears in words like 'android' (man-like robot) and 'androgen' (male hormone). The ancient stem andr- shows up in many English scientific terms related to maleness or men.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'android' - artificial man
- Remember 'Alexander' (defender of men) contains 'andr-'
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Cultural Context
In Greek culture, the term carries traditional connotations of masculinity and responsibility. The word is often used in contexts emphasizing traditional male roles and virtues.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: This is simply an alternative spelling of άνδρας, more common in informal contexts
Confused word:
Ο άντρας της οικογένειας
The man of the family
Notes: Both forms are acceptable in modern Greek, though άνδρας is considered more formal/proper
Mnemonic: άνδρας is more formal with the 'δ', άντρας more casual with 'τ'