αποφασισμένος
Wordform Details
Translation: determinedresolveddecided
Part of Speech: adjective
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: αποφασισμένος
Translation: determined; resolute; decided; firm; resolved (adjective)
Etymology: Derived from the verb αποφασίζω (to decide) plus the passive participle suffix -μένος. The root comes from από (from, away) + φάσις (appearance, phase), literally meaning 'having decided away from' or 'having made a clear appearance of intent'. The English cognate 'phase' shares the same Greek root φάσις, helping to remember that being αποφασισμένος means you've moved past the phase of uncertainty into clear determination.
Example Usage
Είναι αποφασισμένος να πετύχει στις εξετάσεις.
He is determined to succeed in the exams.
Η κυβέρνηση είναι αποφασισμένη να προχωρήσει με τις μεταρρυθμίσεις.
The government is determined to proceed with the reforms.
Ήμουν αποφασισμένη να μην υποχωρήσω.
I was determined not to back down.
Είμαι αποφασισμένος να αλλάξω δουλειά.
I am determined to change jobs.
Η Μαρία είναι αποφασισμένη να σπουδάσει ιατρική.
Maria is determined to study medicine.
Με αποφασισμένο βήμα πήγε προς την έξοδο.
With a determined step, he went toward the exit.
Mnemonics
- Think 'a-po-PHASE-is-MEANT' - after the phase of thinking, your decision is meant to be final
- Remember 'apocalypse' starts with 'apo' - when you're αποφασισμένος, you've decided with apocalyptic finality
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Cultural Context
In Greek culture, being αποφασισμένος is highly valued, especially in contexts of personal goals, family decisions, and business. It's often used to describe someone who has made up their mind definitively and won't be swayed by others' opinions.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: αποφασισμένος describes someone who HAS decided (state of being), while αποφασιστικός describes someone who IS decisive by nature (character trait)
Confused word:
Είναι αποφασιστικός άνθρωπος.
He is a decisive person.
Notes: αποφασισμένος is about a specific decision already made, αποφασιστικός is about general decision-making ability
Mnemonic: αποφασισμένος = 'I HAVE decided' (past participle feeling), αποφασιστικός = 'I AM decisive' (personality trait)