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
Pronounced: defteros
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
δεύτερη
Pronounced: defteri
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
μάρτυρας
Pronounced: martyras
One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.
δευτερόλεπτο
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
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)
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
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)
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
Pronounced: defterolepto
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
στιγμή
Pronounced: stigmi
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.
λεπτό
Pronounced: lepto
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.
δευτερόλεπτο
Pronounced: defterolepto
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.
δεύτερος
Pronounced: defteros
Something that is number two in a series.
δεύτερη
Pronounced: defteri
Something that is number two in a series.
δεύτερο
Pronounced: deftero
Something that is number two in a series.
δεύτερος
Pronounced: defteros
(usually, in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
δεύτερη
Pronounced: defteri
The second gear of an engine.
αποσπώ
Pronounced: apospo
(transitive, UK) To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
υποστηρίζω
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?
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adjective Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
"She finished second in the marathon."
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noun A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
"The race was decided by less than a second."
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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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