καρφί

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Greek

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek καρφίον (karphíon), diminutive of κάρφος (kárphos).

Noun

καρφί (karfín (plural καρφιά)

  1. nail (metal fastener used for joining wood, etc)
  2. (in abbreviated form) rivet
    καρφί για μέταλλαkarfí gia métallarivet
  3. informer, snitch, grass (UK), ratfink (US)
  4. (volleyball) spike

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  • μια στο καρφί και μια στο πέταλο (mia sto karfí kai mia sto pétalo, belt and braces)
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Adverb

καρφί (karfí)

  1. straight, directly
  2. directly, straight away