τεχνίτη
Wordform Details
Translation: craftsmanartisan
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: τεχνίτης
Translation: craftsman; artisan; skilled worker; technician (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek τέχνη (téchnē, 'art, skill, craft') + -ίτης (-ítēs, agent suffix). Related to English 'technical', 'technology'
Mnemonics
- Think 'technician' - they both start with 'τεχν-/techn-'
- Remember 'technique' comes from the same root
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Cultural Context
In Greek culture, τεχνίτης traditionally carries respect, referring to someone with specialized manual skills. The term has evolved to include modern technical professions while maintaining its traditional craft associations.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While τεχνίτης typically refers to a craftsperson or skilled manual worker, τεχνικός usually refers to a technical professional or technician
This word:
Ο τεχνίτης φτιάχνει έπιπλα με τα χέρια του.
The craftsman makes furniture with his hands.
Notes: The distinction has become less clear in modern usage, but τεχνίτης traditionally implies more manual craft skills
Mnemonic: τεχνίτης works with hands, τεχνικός works with technology