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How do you say "justice" in Greek?
η δικαιοσύνη
i dikaiosyni
In Greek, "justice" is η δικαιοσύνη (i dikaiosyni).
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Pronunciation
Sound this out as "i dikaiosyni", pushing the stress onto "kaio" so it doesn't sound flat.
Grammar notes
η δικαιοσύνη is feminine. Its plural is δικαστές.
Example sentence
Ο δικαστής εργάστηκε σκληρά για να αποδώσει δικαιοσύνη στην υπόθεση.
O dikastis ergastike sklira gia na apodosei dikaiosyni stin upothesi.
The judge worked hard to bring justice to the case.
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How to remember η δικαιοσύνη
Think of "i dikaiosyni" as sounding a bit like an English word you already know, and tie that image to η δικαιοσύνη.
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Questions about η δικαιοσύνη
How do you pronounce η δικαιοσύνη?
Sound this out as "i dikaiosyni", pushing the stress onto "kaio" so it doesn't sound flat.
Is η δικαιοσύνη masculine or feminine?
η δικαιοσύνη is feminine. η δικαιοσύνη is feminine. Its plural is δικαστές.
How is η δικαιοσύνη used in Greek?
η δικαιοσύνη is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ο δικαστής εργάστηκε σκληρά για να αποδώσει δικαιοσύνη στην υπόθεση. (The judge worked hard to bring justice to the case.).
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