Greek edit

Etymology edit

πετώ (petó, to throw away) +‎ -μα (-ma). Doublet of πέταγμα (pétagma, flying)

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈpetaɣma/
  • Hyphenation: πέ‧τα‧μα

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πέταμα (pétaman (plural πετάματα)

  1. throwing out, throwing away (the act of getting rid of something)
    Το λάστιχο αυτό είναι εντελώς φθαρμένο και θέλει πέταμα.
    To lásticho aftó eínai entelós ftharméno kai thélei pétama.
    That tyre is completely worn out and needs throwing out.

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