αληθώς

See also: ἀληθῶς

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ληθῶς (ălēthôs), adverb formed from adjective ᾰ̓ληθής (ălēthḗs).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aliˈθos/
  • Hyphenation: α‧λη‧θώς

Adverb

αληθώς • (alithós)

  1. (formal, Katharevousa) really, truly
  2. used in set phrase for Easter greeting, as answer to Christ is risen:
    Χριστός ανέστη! — Αληθώς ανέστη!
    Christós anésti! — Alithós anésti!
    Christ is risen! — Truly he is risen!

Antonyms

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