συστήματα
Wordform Details
Translation: systemnetwork
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neuterpluralnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: σύστημα
Translation: system; scheme; framework; arrangement; network (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σύστημα (sýstēma), from συνίστημι (synístēmi, 'to place together, organize, form in order'). The word is composed of συν- (syn-, 'together') and ἵστημι (hístēmi, 'to stand, to place'). The English word 'system' is a direct cognate, both deriving from this same Greek root. The concept conveys the idea of components standing together in an organized arrangement.
Example Usage
Το εκπαιδευτικό σύστημα της Ελλάδας έχει τρεις βαθμίδες.
The educational system of Greece has three levels.
Χρειαζόμαστε ένα καλύτερο σύστημα οργάνωσης.
We need a better organizational system.
Το ηλιακό σύστημα αποτελείται από οκτώ πλανήτες.
The solar system consists of eight planets.
Το σύστημα υγείας χρειάζεται μεταρρύθμιση.
The healthcare system needs reform.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'systematic' in English - both come from the same root.
- Visualize components 'standing together' (συν + ἵστημι) in an organized way.
- Remember 'SYStem' and 'ΣΥΣτημα' share the same initial sounds.
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Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Widely used in Greek society across many domains including education, politics, technology, and everyday conversation. The Greek education system (εκπαιδευτικό σύστημα) and healthcare system (σύστημα υγείας) are common topics of discussion.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'σύστημα' refers to an entire organized structure or framework, 'συστατικό' means 'ingredient' or 'component' - a part of a whole rather than the whole system.
This word:
Το πολιτικό σύστημα της χώρας είναι δημοκρατικό.
The political system of the country is democratic.
Notes: Both words share the same root, but 'συστατικό' refers to a constituent part rather than the entire arrangement.
Mnemonic: Think of 'σύστημα' as the whole structure, while 'συστατικό' is just one component within it.
Explanation: 'Σύστημα' is a system or framework, while 'σύσταση' can mean 'recommendation', 'composition', or 'establishment'.
This word:
Το σύστημα ασφαλείας του κτιρίου είναι προηγμένο.
The security system of the building is advanced.
Confused word:
Έχω μια σύσταση από τον προηγούμενο εργοδότη μου.
I have a recommendation from my previous employer.
Notes: Both derive from the same root, but have evolved to serve different semantic purposes.
Mnemonic: For 'σύσταση' as recommendation, think of someone 'standing together' with you to vouch for you.