Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From στρέφω (stréphō, twist) +‎ ().

Pronunciation edit

 

Noun edit

στροφή (strophḗf (genitive στροφῆς); first declension

  1. turning, a turn
  2. revolving
  3. twisting

Declension edit

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • English: strophe
  • Greek: στροφή (strofí)

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Greek edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Ancient Greek στροφή (strophḗ).

Noun edit

στροφή (strofíf (plural στροφές)

  1. bend, turning, turn (change of direction)
    στη στροφή του δρόμου
    sti strofí tou drómou
    at the bend in the road
  2. turning, turn, revolving, twisting (rotation)
    η μπαλαρίνα έκανε δυο στροφές
    i balarína ékane dyo strofés
    the ballerina made two turns
  3. (music) verse, stanza
  4. (nautical) tack

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