χούφτες
Wordform Details
Translation: handfulfistful
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
femininepluralaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: χούφτα
Translation: handful; fistful; palm (of hand) (noun)
Etymology: From Medieval Greek χούφτα, possibly related to κοῦφος (hollow)
Mnemonics
- Think of 'hoofing' something into your palm
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Cultural Context
Often used in cooking contexts and informal measurements. Also commonly used in metaphorical expressions about small quantities.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Alternative spelling of the same word, less common
Confused word:
Πήρε μια φούχτα καρύδια.
He took a handful of walnuts.
Notes: Both spellings are acceptable but χούφτα is more frequently used
Mnemonic: χούφτα is the more common spelling