αληθώς

See also: ἀληθῶς

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ληθῶς (alēthôs), adverb formed from adjective ᾰ̓ληθής (alēthḗs).

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 risen!

Antonyms

• ψευδώς (psevdós, “falsely”) (formal)

Related terms

• αληθώς ανέστη (alithós anésti, “truly risen (Easter greeting)”)