Αγια-

See also: Άγια-, άγια, ἅγια, αγία, and ἁγία

Greek

Alternative forms

  • Άγια- (Ágia-)

Etymology

From αγία, feminine of άγιος (“holy”). Functions as preceding word.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aʝa/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Α‧για

Prefix

Αγια- • (Agia-) feminine, indeclinable (masculine: Αϊ-)

  1. (colloquial, familiar) alternative form of Αγία, hyphened, as 1st combining form for
    1. female Saints
      Στις 17 Ιουλίου γιορτάζει η Αγια-Μαρίνα.
      Stis 17 Ioulíou giortázei i Agia-Marína.
      Saint Marina's [nameday] is celebrated on 17 July.
    2. their church, or the region, neighborhood around it, or a toponym
      Τον ναό της Αγίας Σοφίας, τον λέμε Αγια-Σοφιά.
      Ton naó tis Agías Sofías, ton léme Agia-Sofiá.
      The church of Saint Sophia, we call Agia-Sophia.
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