Αγια-
Greek
editAlternative forms
edit- Άγια- (Ágia-)
Etymology
editFrom αγία, feminine of άγιος (“holy”). Functions as preceding word.
Pronunciation
editPrefix
editΑγια- • (Agia-) feminine, indeclinable (masculine: Αϊ-)
- (colloquial, familiar) Alternative form of Αγία, hyphened, as 1st combining form for
- 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.
- 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.
- female Saints
Related terms
edit- and see: άγιος (ágios, “holy, saintly”)