σπίτι
Wordform Details
Translation: househome
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neutersingularaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: σπίτι
Translation: house; home (noun)
Etymology: From Medieval Greek σπίτι (spíti), from Latin hospitium ('lodging, hospitality'), which also gave English 'hospice', 'hospital', and 'hospitality'. The semantic evolution from 'place of hospitality' to 'home' reflects the Greek cultural emphasis on hospitality (φιλοξενία).
Mnemonics
- Think of 'hospitality' - the Latin root that gave us this word
- SPeeT-ee sounds like a cozy place to be
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Cultural Context
Central to Greek life and culture. The concept of σπίτι extends beyond just the physical structure to represent family life, hospitality, and personal space. Greeks often live in their family homes well into adulthood, and the home is a crucial space for social gatherings.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: οίκος is more formal/archaic, while σπίτι is the everyday word
This word:
Πάω σπίτι
I'm going home
Confused word:
οίκος ευγηρίας
nursing home
Notes: οίκος is mainly used in compounds and formal expressions
Mnemonic: οίκος looks more ancient, like the formal word it is