σελίδων
Wordform Details
Translation: page
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
femininepluralgenitiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: σελίδα
Translation: page; sheet; leaf (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σελίς (selís, 'page, column of a papyrus roll'). The word is related to σέλμα (sélma, 'deck of a ship'), both sharing the concept of a flat surface. The English word 'syllabus' ultimately derives from a misreading of the same Greek root.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'σελίδα' as similar to 'syllabus' which contains many pages.
- The 'σελ-' sound can remind you of 'cell' in English - imagine each page as a cell of information.
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Cultural Context
In the digital age, 'σελίδα' has expanded beyond books to include webpages (ιστοσελίδες). The metaphorical expression 'γυρίζω σελίδα' (turn a page) is commonly used to indicate starting fresh or moving on from past experiences.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'σελίδα' means 'page', 'σέλα' means 'saddle'. They sound similar but have completely different meanings and uses.
This word:
Έγραψε τις σκέψεις του στη σελίδα του ημερολογίου.
He wrote his thoughts on the page of his diary.
Notes: The stress falls on different syllables: σεΛΊδα vs ΣΈλα.
Mnemonic: Think: 'σελίδα' has 'ίδα' ending like many object nouns, while 'σέλα' is shorter like the English 'saddle'.
Explanation: 'Σελίδα' means 'page' while 'σειρά' means 'line, row, series, or queue'. They look somewhat similar in writing but have different meanings.
Notes: Both words are feminine nouns but are used in completely different contexts.
Mnemonic: Remember 'σειρά' has to do with things in a row or sequence, while 'σελίδα' is flat like a page.