καμπάνα
Wordform Details
Translation: bellchurch bell
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
femininesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: καμπάνα
Translation: bell; church bell; campanile bell (noun)
Etymology: From Italian 'campana' meaning bell, which derives from Latin 'campana' (bell from Campania region). The word entered Greek through Venetian influence during medieval times. English cognate 'campanile' (bell tower) shares the same Latin root. The connection to Campania region reflects how that area of Italy was famous for bronze bell-making in antiquity.
Mnemonics
- Think 'campaign' - both come from Latin 'campana'
- Sounds like 'campana' - Italian for bell
- Remember 'campanile' (bell tower) - same root
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Strongly associated with Greek Orthodox churches and religious life. Church bells play an important role in marking religious services, feast days, and community events in Greek villages and cities. The sound of church bells is deeply embedded in Greek cultural identity.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: κουδούνι refers to smaller bells like doorbells or hand bells, while καμπάνα typically refers to larger church bells
Confused word:
Το κουδούνι της πόρτας χάλασε.
The doorbell broke.
Notes: καμπάνα has more religious and ceremonial connotations
Mnemonic: καμπάνα = big church bells, κουδούνι = small household bells