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/

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• 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.

      Santa-Marina['s nameday] is celebrated on the 17th of 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 Hagia Sophia (Sancta Sapientia), we call Agia-Sophia.

Related terms

• Αϊ- (Aï-, “Saint”)
• αγιο- (agio-, “holy-”)