αδερφός
Wordform Details
Translation: brothersibling
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: αδερφός
Translation: brother; sibling (male) (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós), from copulative ἀ- (a-) + δελφύς (delphús, 'womb'). Literally meaning 'from the same womb'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'Philadelphia' - the city of brotherly love, which contains the same root 'adelph-'
- Remember the 'delf' sound as in 'delve into family'
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Cultural Context
In Greek culture, family relationships are particularly important, and the term αδερφός often carries strong connotations of loyalty and close family bonds
Easily Confused With
Explanation: αδελφός is the more formal version of αδερφός, used in official contexts
Confused word:
Ο αδελφός Ιωάννης είναι μοναχός.
Brother John is a monk.
Notes: The 'ερ' vs 'ελ' spelling difference is common in Modern Greek variants
Mnemonic: αδερφός for everyday use, αδελφός for formal situations