συνέχεια
Wordform Details
Translation: continuationsequelfollow-up
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
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Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: συνέχεια
Translation: continuity; continuation; sequence; constantly; continuously (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek συνέχεια (sunékheia), from συνεχής (sunekhḗs, 'continuous, uninterrupted'), from σύν (sún, 'with, together') + ἔχω (ékhō, 'to have, hold'). The word literally means 'holding together' or 'maintaining connection', emphasizing the unbroken nature of something that persists over time.
Example Usage
Η συνέχεια στην επόμενη σελίδα
Continued on the next page
Μιλάει συνέχεια
He/she talks constantly
Η συνέχεια της ιστορίας είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα.
The continuation of the story is very interesting.
Μιλάει συνέχεια και δεν με αφήνει να συγκεντρωθώ.
He/she talks constantly and doesn't let me concentrate.
Στη συνέχεια, θα δούμε τα αποτελέσματα της έρευνας.
Next, we will see the results of the research.
Δεν υπάρχει συνέχεια μεταξύ των δύο σκηνών.
There is no continuity between the two scenes.
Η ταινία θα έχει συνέχεια του χρόνου.
The movie will have a continuation next year.
Μιλάει συνέχεια για το ίδιο θέμα.
He talks constantly about the same topic.
Η συνέχεια της ιστορίας είναι πιο ενδιαφέρουσα.
The continuation of the story is more interesting.
Στη συνέχεια, θα δούμε τα αποτελέσματα.
Next, we will see the results.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'sun-echo-ia' - like an echo that continues on and on.
- Connect it to 'synergy' in English - things working together continuously.
- The 'syn' prefix means 'together' in both Greek and English words like 'synthesis'.
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
The word is very common in everyday Greek speech and writing. It's often used in the expression 'θα συνεχιστεί' (it will continue) at the end of TV episodes or series installments. The adverbial use ('συνέχεια' meaning 'constantly') is particularly common in everyday conversation.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'συνέχεια' means 'continuity' or 'constantly', 'συνήθεια' means 'habit' or 'custom'. They look and sound similar but have different meanings.
Confused word:
Έχει τη συνήθεια να διαβάζει πριν κοιμηθεί.
He has the habit of reading before going to sleep.
Notes: The stress falls on different syllables: συνέχεια vs. συνήθεια.
Mnemonic: 'Συνέχεια' has 'έχει' (has/holds) in it - something that continues holds on; 'συνήθεια' has 'ήθος' (ethos) - habits form your character.
Explanation: 'Συνέχεια' refers to continuity while 'συνείδηση' means 'consciousness' or 'conscience'.
Confused word:
Έχει καθαρή συνείδηση για τις πράξεις του.
He has a clear conscience about his actions.
Notes: Both words start with 'συν-' (together) but have completely different meanings and uses.
Mnemonic: Think of 'συνείδηση' as related to 'idea' - consciousness is about awareness of ideas.