απόγευμα

Created: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:35

Updated: Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:35

Wordform Details

Translation: afternoon

Part of Speech: noun

Inflection Type:

neutersingularaccusative

Is Dictionary Form: Yes

Dictionary Form Details

View Full Lemma Page: απόγευμα

Lemma: απόγευμα

Translation: afternoon; evening (noun)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπόγευμα (apógeuma), derived from ἀπό (apó, 'after') + γεῦμα (geûma, 'taste, meal'). The term originally referred to the time after the midday meal, which was the main meal of the day in ancient times. This connection between meals and time periods is common across many languages, showing how daily routines shape our conception of time.

Example Usage

Θα συναντηθούμε το απόγευμα στις πέντε.

We will meet in the afternoon at five.

Προτιμώ να διαβάζω τα απογεύματα.

I prefer to read in the afternoons.

Το απόγευμα θα πάμε για καφέ.

In the afternoon we will go for coffee.

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'απόγευμα' as 'after-geuma' where 'geuma' relates to 'taste/meal' - it's the time after the main meal.
  • The 'από' prefix means 'from/after' in Greek, so 'απόγευμα' is the time 'after' something (the midday meal).

Related Words, Phrases & Idioms

απογευματινός

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καλό απόγευμα

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μεσημέρι

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βράδυ

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Synonyms

δειλινό

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εσπέρα

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Antonyms

πρωί

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Example Wordforms

απόγευμα

Cultural Context

In Greek culture, the afternoon often extends later than in some other cultures, sometimes until 6-7 PM. Greeks often take a break or rest during the hot afternoon hours, especially in summer, and resume activities later when it's cooler. The afternoon greeting 'καλό απόγευμα' is commonly used after 2-3 PM.

Easily Confused With

βράδυ

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Explanation: While 'απόγευμα' refers to the afternoon/early evening (roughly 2-7 PM), 'βράδυ' refers to the evening/night (after 7-8 PM). The distinction can be blurry, especially in translation.

This word:

Θα έρθω το απόγευμα γύρω στις 5.

I'll come in the afternoon around 5.

Confused word:

Θα βγούμε για φαγητό το βράδυ.

We'll go out for dinner in the evening.

Notes: In summer, Greeks might refer to 8 PM as still being 'απόγευμα' because it's still light outside, showing how the concept is somewhat flexible.

Mnemonic: Think of 'απόγευμα' as the brighter part after noon, while 'βράδυ' is when it gets dark.

μεσημέρι

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Explanation: 'Απόγευμα' is the time after 'μεσημέρι' (noon/midday). 'Μεσημέρι' specifically refers to midday and early afternoon (around 12-3 PM).

This word:

Θα περάσω από το σπίτι σου το απόγευμα.

I'll stop by your house in the afternoon.

Confused word:

Το μεσημέρι τρώμε το κύριο γεύμα της ημέρας.

At noon we eat the main meal of the day.

Notes: The transition from 'μεσημέρι' to 'απόγευμα' is generally considered to be around 2-3 PM in Greek culture.

Mnemonic: 'Μεσημέρι' contains 'μέση' meaning 'middle' - it's the middle of the day, while 'απόγευμα' comes after it.