κουτί
Wordform Details
Translation: boxcontainer
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neutersingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: κουτί
Translation: box; container; case (noun)
Etymology: From Turkish kutu, ultimately from Ancient Greek κύτος (kýtos, 'hollow vessel, container')
Mnemonics
- Think of 'cutie' (sounds similar) being packed in a box
- Remember the word 'cute' - a cute little box
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Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Very commonly used in everyday life, from packaging to storage. Often used in phrases about fitting things perfectly.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: κούτα is specifically a large cardboard box, while κουτί is any kind of box
This word:
Έχω ένα κουτί σπίρτα
I have a box of matches
Confused word:
Έχω μια κούτα με βιβλία
I have a cardboard box with books
Notes: κουτί is more general and more frequently used
Mnemonic: κούτα is bigger than κουτί - notice the longer word