άρα
Greek edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ἄρα (ára).
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
άρα • (ára)
- therefore, consequently, accordingly, so
- Ο αδερφός μου θα είναι εδώ το καλοκαίρι, άρα θα τον δεις σίγουρα.
- O aderfós mou tha eínai edó to kalokaíri, ára tha ton deis sígoura.
- My brother will be here in the summer, so you'll definitely see him.
- Η Κρήτη είναι νησί, άρα θα πάω με το πλοίο εκεί.
- I Kríti eínai nisí, ára tha páo me to ploío ekeí.
- Crete is an island, therefore I will go there by ship.
Usage notes edit
This similar sounding conjunction άραγε (árage, “I wonder”) is often wrongly used in place of this adverb.