αληθώς (alithós)
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeunknown
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About αληθώς
Learn more about αληθώς and how to use it correctly in Greek sentences and conversations.
Pronunciation
IPA: aliˈθos
Hyphenation: α‧λη‧θώς
Definitions & Examples
- adverb:(formal, Katharevousa) really, truly
- adverb:used in set phrase for Easter greeting, as answer to Christ is risen:Examples:
- Χριστός ανέστη! — Αληθώς ανέστη!Christós anésti! — Alithós anésti!
- Christ is risen! — Truly he is risen!