κρασί
Wordform Details
Translation: wine
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neutersingularaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: κρασί
Translation: wine (noun)
Etymology: From Medieval Greek κρασίον (krasion), diminutive of Ancient Greek κρᾶσις (krasis) meaning 'mixture, blend.' Originally referred to wine mixed with water, as ancient Greeks rarely drank unmixed wine. The root relates to the practice of mixing wine with water in specific proportions, a crucial aspect of ancient Greek symposia.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'crazy' - wine can make you crazy if you drink too much!
- Sounds like 'gracie' with a K - thank the Greeks for giving us wine culture
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Cultural Context
Central to Greek social life and dining culture. Often served in traditional tavernas in copper or aluminum carafes. Retsina, a distinctive Greek wine flavored with pine resin, represents a unique cultural heritage.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While κρασί means wine, κράση means temperament or constitution
This word:
Το κρασί είναι κόκκινο.
The wine is red.
Confused word:
Έχει δυνατή κράση.
He has a strong constitution.
Notes: Though etymologically related, these words have diverged significantly in meaning
Mnemonic: κρασί ends in -ι like many common nouns, while κράση is more abstract