εξαιτίας
Wordform Details
Translation: because ofdue toon account of
Part of Speech: preposition
Inflection Type:
invariableIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: εξαιτίας
Translation: because of; due to; on account of (preposition)
Etymology: From εξ (ex, 'from, out of') + αιτία (aitia, 'cause, reason')
Mnemonics
- Think of 'exit' (εξ) + 'cause' (αιτία) = the cause that makes you exit or leads to something
- Related to 'etiology' (study of causes) through αιτία
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Cultural Context
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, slightly more formal than 'για'
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'για' can sometimes be used similarly, 'εξαιτίας' specifically implies causation
Confused word:
Πήγα για ψώνια.
I went for shopping.
Notes: 'για' is more general purpose and can mean 'for', 'about', or 'to', while 'εξαιτίας' specifically means 'because of'
Mnemonic: 'εξαιτίας' always indicates a cause-effect relationship