τάχα

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Neuter accusative plural of τᾰχῠ́ς (takhús, quick) used as adverb.

Pronunciation

 

Adverb

τᾰ́χᾰ (tákha)

  1. quickly, soon, forthwith

Derived terms

  • τάχ’ ἄν (tákh’ án, probably, perhaps, possibly, maybe)

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Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek τάχα (tákha) (sense 2-3).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtaxa/
  • Hyphenation: τά‧χα

Adverb

τάχα (tácha)

  1. supposedly, ostensibly, allegedly
    Δικαιολογήθηκε πως τάχα ήταν άρρωστος.Dikaiologíthike pos tácha ítan árrostos.His excuse was that he was (supposedly) sick.
  2. I wonder, perhaps
    Αργήσαμε τάχα; Δεν υπάρχει κανείς εδώ.Argísame tácha? Den ypárchei kaneís edó.I wonder if we're late? There's no one here.

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