πραγματικά
Wordform Details
Translation: actuallyreallytrulyin fact
Part of Speech: adverb
Inflection Type:
adverbIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: πραγματικός
Translation: real; actual; genuine; true; authentic (adjective)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek πραγματικός (pragmatikos), derived from πρᾶγμα (pragma) meaning 'deed, act, thing'. The root connects to English 'pragmatic' and 'pragma', sharing the concept of dealing with actual things or practical matters. The word emphasizes concrete reality versus abstract concepts, making it particularly useful for distinguishing between what is theoretical and what actually exists or happens.
Example Usage
Αυτό είναι πραγματικό χρυσάφι.
This is real gold.
Η πραγματική αιτία ήταν άλλη.
The real reason was different.
Πραγματικά δεν το ήξερα.
I really didn't know it.
Αυτό είναι το πραγματικό πρόβλημα.
This is the real problem.
Θέλω την πραγματική αλήθεια.
I want the real truth.
Είναι πραγματικός φίλος.
He is a true friend.
Mnemonics
- Think 'pragmatic' - dealing with real, practical things
- Pragma = thing, so pragmatikos = relating to real things
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Cultural Context
Frequently used in Greek media, academic contexts, and everyday conversation to emphasize authenticity or reality. Often appears in phrases distinguishing between appearance and reality, which is culturally important in Greek discourse.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: πραγματικός means 'real/actual' while πρακτικός means 'practical/applied'
Confused word:
Αυτή είναι μια πρακτική λύση.
This is a practical solution.
Notes: Both derive from pragma but have different focuses - reality vs utility
Mnemonic: πραγματικός = real things exist, πρακτικός = practical things work