αγκαλιά
Wordform Details
Translation: embracehugarmful
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
femininesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: αγκαλιά
Translation: embrace; hug; armful (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀγκάλη (ankálē, 'bent arm'). Related to English 'angle' through the Proto-Indo-European root *ank- meaning 'to bend'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'ankle' - both words involve a bend or curve
- Imagine angels (sounds like αγκ-) giving hugs
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Cultural Context
Widely used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Physical affection through hugging is common in Greek culture, especially among family and close friends.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: αγκαλιά is the noun (the hug), while αγκαλιάζω is the verb (to hug)
This word:
Θέλω μια αγκαλιά.
I want a hug.
Confused word:
Θέλω να σε αγκαλιάζω.
I want to hug you.
Notes: Both words are frequently used and closely related in meaning
Mnemonic: The shorter word (αγκαλιά) is the noun, the longer word (αγκαλιάζω) is the action