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second in Greek

second in Greek is δεύτερος, δεύτερη, μάρτυρας — second means coming after the first in order, position, or importance.

second in Greek

δεύτερος
adj
Pronounced: defteros
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
δεύτερη
adj
Pronounced: defteri
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
μάρτυρας
noun
Pronounced: martyras
One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.
δευτερόλεπτο
noun
Pronounced: defterolepto
A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
στιγμή
noun
Pronounced: stigmi
A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
δευτερόλεπτο (τόξου)
noun
Pronounced: defterolepto (toxou)
A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
λεπτό
noun
Pronounced: lepto
A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
δευτερόλεπτο (τόξου)
noun
Pronounced: defterolepto (toxou)
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
δευτερόλεπτο
noun
Pronounced: defterolepto
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
στιγμή
noun
Pronounced: stigmi
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.
λεπτό
noun
Pronounced: lepto
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.
δευτερόλεπτο
noun
Pronounced: defterolepto
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.
δεύτερος
noun
Pronounced: defteros
Something that is number two in a series.
δεύτερη
noun
Pronounced: defteri
Something that is number two in a series.
δεύτερο
noun
Pronounced: deftero
Something that is number two in a series.
δεύτερος
noun
Pronounced: defteros
(usually, in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
δεύτερη
noun
Pronounced: defteri
The second gear of an engine.
αποσπώ
verb
Pronounced: apospo
(transitive, UK) To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
υποστηρίζω
verb
Pronounced: ypostirizo
(Should we move, merge or split(+) this sense?) (transitive) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)

What does "second" mean?

  1. adjective Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
    "She finished second in the marathon."
  2. noun A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
    "The race was decided by less than a second."
  3. verb To formally support a motion or proposal so that it can be voted on.
    "I move that we adjourn — do I have someone to second the motion?"
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second in a sentence

  • She finished second in the marathon.
  • This is his second attempt at passing the exam.
  • The race was decided by less than a second.
  • Wait a second, I need to grab my keys.

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What is "second" in Greek?

"second" in Greek is δεύτερος, δεύτερη, μάρτυρας. second means: Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.

How do you pronounce δεύτερος?

"second" in Greek is δεύτερος, pronounced "defteros".

How do you use "second" in a sentence?

Example: "She finished second in the marathon." In Greek, "second" is δεύτερος, δεύτερη, μάρτυρας.

Are there other ways to say "second" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 10 translations listed for "second": δεύτερος, δεύτερη, μάρτυρας, δευτερόλεπτο, στιγμή, δευτερόλεπτο (τόξου).

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