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γιατί
giatí
Why; because
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about reasons; also means because.
Example
Γιατί άργησες;
Why were you late?
Etymology
'Γιατί' (giatí) likely originates from the combination of πρόταση (protasi, meaning 'to propose') and has transformed into a common word for reasons in modern Greek.
How & Where It’s Used
'Γιατί' is used in informal contexts primarily in spoken language, although it may appear in conversational texts and literature, widely understood across Greece.