θυσίασε
Wordform Details
Translation: sacrificeoffer as sacrifice
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personsingularaoristactiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: θυσιάζω
Translation: to sacrifice; to give up; to immolate; to offer up (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek θυσιάζω (thusiázō), derived from θυσία (thusía, 'sacrifice, offering'). The root is related to the verb θύω (thúō, 'to sacrifice, to offer'). The concept of sacrifice was central to ancient Greek religious practices, where animals or other offerings were presented to the gods. The English word 'thusia' (a religious sacrifice) is a direct borrowing from Greek, though uncommon.
Example Usage
Θυσίασε τα πάντα για την οικογένειά του.
He sacrificed everything for his family.
Πρέπει να θυσιάσεις κάτι για να πετύχεις τους στόχους σου.
You have to sacrifice something to achieve your goals.
Θυσίασε την καριέρα της για την οικογένειά της.
She sacrificed her career for her family.
Πολλοί στρατιώτες θυσίασαν τη ζωή τους για την πατρίδα.
Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for their country.
Μερικές φορές πρέπει να θυσιάσεις τον ελεύθερο χρόνο σου για να πετύχεις τους στόχους σου.
Sometimes you have to sacrifice your free time to achieve your goals.
Οι γονείς συχνά θυσιάζουν τα πάντα για τα παιδιά τους.
Parents often sacrifice everything for their children.
Θυσίασε την καριέρα της για να φροντίσει την οικογένειά της.
She sacrificed her career to take care of her family.
Δεν είμαι διατεθειμένος να θυσιάσω τις αρχές μου για χρήματα.
I am not willing to sacrifice my principles for money.
Οι αρχαίοι Έλληνες θυσίαζαν ζώα στους θεούς.
The ancient Greeks sacrificed animals to the gods.
Θυσίασε τη ζωή του για την πατρίδα.
He sacrificed his life for his country.
Πολλοί γονείς θυσιάζουν τα πάντα για τα παιδιά τους.
Many parents sacrifice everything for their children.
Θυσίασα την καριέρα μου για την οικογένειά μου.
I sacrificed my career for my family.
Δεν είμαι διατεθειμένος να θυσιάσω τις αρχές μου.
I am not willing to sacrifice my principles.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'thesis' + 'as' to remember θυσιάζω - like you're offering up your thesis as a sacrifice for your degree.
- The 'thus' sound in θυσιάζω can remind you of 'thus I sacrifice' - a formal declaration of offering something up.
Cultural Context
The concept of sacrifice remains important in Greek culture, both in religious contexts (particularly in Orthodox Christianity) and metaphorically in everyday life. The idea of sacrificing for family, country, or ideals is highly valued in Greek society.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While θυσιάζω means 'to sacrifice', θαυμάζω means 'to admire'. They look and sound somewhat similar but have completely different meanings.
Confused word:
Θαυμάζω το κουράγιο του.
I admire his courage.
Notes: Both verbs end in -άζω but have very different emotional connotations - one involves giving up something valuable, the other appreciating something valuable.
Mnemonic: θυσιάζω has 'υσι' which can remind you of 'losing' something (sacrifice), while θαυμάζω has 'αυμ' which can remind you of 'awesome' (admire).
Explanation: θυσιάζω means 'to sacrifice' permanently, while δανείζω means 'to lend' with expectation of return.
Notes: Both involve giving something, but with θυσιάζω there is no expectation of getting anything back.
Mnemonic: θυσιάζω starts with 'θ' like 'throw away' (sacrifice), while δανείζω starts with 'δ' like 'deliver back' (lend).