έξοδα
Wordform Details
Translation: expensecostexpenditure
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neuterpluralnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: έξοδο
Translation: exit; way out; outlet; expenditure; expense (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἔξοδος (éxodos), composed of ἐξ- (ex-, 'out of') and ὁδός (hodós, 'way, path'). This same Greek word is the source of the English word 'exodus', which refers to a mass departure. The original meaning in Greek referred to a 'going out' or 'departure', which evolved to include both the physical exit point and the financial concept of money going out (expenses).
Example Usage
Η έξοδος κινδύνου βρίσκεται στα δεξιά.
The emergency exit is on the right.
Τα έξοδα του σπιτιού αυξήθηκαν τον τελευταίο μήνα.
The household expenses increased in the last month.
Δεν υπάρχει άλλη έξοδος από αυτό το δωμάτιο.
There is no other exit from this room.
Πρέπει να μειώσουμε τα έξοδα μας.
We need to reduce our expenses.
Mnemonics
- Think 'ex-odos' where 'ex' means 'out' and 'odos' relates to 'road' or 'way' - literally 'the way out'.
- Connect it to 'exodus' in English, which is a mass exit or departure.
- For the financial meaning, think of money 'exiting' your wallet or account.
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Cultural Context
In Greek financial discussions, 'έξοδο' and its plural form 'έξοδα' are frequently used when discussing budgets and expenses. The word also appears commonly on signs indicating exits in public buildings, transportation hubs, and emergency routes.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'έξοδο' (neuter) refers to the physical exit or expense, 'έξοδος' (feminine) more commonly refers to the act of exiting, a departure, or an outing.
Confused word:
Η έξοδος από το θέατρο ήταν δύσκολη λόγω του πλήθους.
The exit from the theater was difficult due to the crowd.
Notes: In modern Greek, these words are sometimes used interchangeably in casual speech, but traditionally they have distinct meanings and grammatical genders.
Mnemonic: 'Έξοδο' (neuter) is the physical door or opening you go through, while 'έξοδος' (feminine) is more about the action or process of going out.
Explanation: While 'έξοδο' means 'exit' or 'expense', 'έσοδο' means 'entrance' or 'income' - they are direct opposites.
This word:
Αυτό το έξοδο είναι μεγάλο για τον προϋπολογισμό μας.
This expense is large for our budget.
Confused word:
Το έσοδο από την επιχείρηση αυξήθηκε φέτος.
The income from the business increased this year.
Notes: These terms are fundamental opposites in Greek accounting and financial terminology.
Mnemonic: 'Έξοδο' has 'εξ' (out) while 'έσοδο' has 'εσ' (in) - money going out versus money coming in.