δίχτυ

Greek

Etymology

Inherited from Byzantine Greek δίχτυ(ν) (díkhtu(n)), from Ancient Greek δίκτυον (díktuon, fishing net). Doublet of δίκτυο (díktyo).

Noun

δίχτυ • (díchtyn (plural δίχτυα)

  1. net (mesh of string, cord or rope)
  2. net (device)
  3. (by extension) net (trap, usually in plural)

Declension

Declension of δίχτυ
singular plural
nominative δίχτυ (díchty) δίχτυα (díchtya)
genitive διχτυού (dichtyoú) διχτυών (dichtyón)
accusative δίχτυ (díchty) δίχτυα (díchtya)
vocative δίχτυ (díchty) δίχτυα (díchtya)

Derived terms

  • διχτάκι n (dichtáki)
  • δίχτυ ασφαλείας n (díchty asfaleías)

Further reading