παρα- — meaning in English

English meaning

• para noun A former small unit of currency used in parts of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey, and the Balkans.
• sub noun A submarine (informal shortening).

Senses

παρα- is used for these senses in English:

• para- above, over
• sub- Subsidiary, secondary.

sub — full definition

1. noun A submarine (informal shortening).
2. noun A substitute, especially a teacher or sports player standing in for another.
3. verb To act as a substitute for someone.
4. verb To replace one player with another during a game.

Related Greek words