εκθέματα
Wordform Details
Translation: exhibitdisplay itemartifact on display
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neuterpluralnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: έκθεμα
Translation: exhibit; display item; exhibition piece; showpiece (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐκτίθημι (ektíthēmi, "to put out, expose, exhibit"), composed of the prefix ἐκ- (ek-, "out") and τίθημι (títhēmi, "to place, put"). The modern Greek noun έκθεμα refers to an object that is placed out for public viewing. It shares its root with English words like "thesis" and "theme" which also derive from the Greek τίθημι (to place, put).
Example Usage
Mnemonics
- Think of 'ek' (out) + 'thema' (something placed) = something placed out for viewing
- Sounds a bit like 'exhibit' which is its meaning in English
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Cultural Context
Frequently used in museum, gallery, and exhibition contexts in Greece. Museums are an important part of Greek culture given the country's rich historical heritage, so this term is commonly encountered in cultural settings.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'έκθεμα' refers to a single exhibit or display item, 'έκθεση' means 'exhibition' or the entire display/show.
Confused word:
Η έκθεση θα διαρκέσει μέχρι το τέλος του μήνα.
The exhibition will last until the end of the month.
Notes: Έκθεση can also mean 'report' or 'essay' in other contexts, while έκθεμα always refers to a display item.
Mnemonic: 'Έκθεμα' ends with '-μα' which can remind you of an individual item, while 'έκθεση' ends with '-ση' which can remind you of a process or event.