υποδοχή

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑποδοχή (hupodokhḗ), from Ancient Greek ὑποδέχομαι (hupodékhomai).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ipoðoˈçi/
  • Hyphenation: υ‧πο‧δο‧χή

Noun

υποδοχή • (ypodochí) f (plural υποδοχές)

  1. welcome, reception (greeting of a guest or newcomer)
    θερμή υποδοχή ― thermí ypodochí ― warm welcome
    ψυχρή υποδοχή ― psychrí ypodochí ― frosty/cold welcome
  2. (by extension) reception, reception desk (room or desk where guests are received)
    Περάστε στην υποδοχή, παρακαλώ.
    Peráste stin ypodochí, parakaló.
    Go on through to the reception, please.
  3. reception (the way something is received)
    Υπήρξε ψυχρή υποδοχή για το νέο του βιβλίο.
    Ypírxe psychrí ypodochí gia to néo tou vivlío.
    His new book was coldly received.
  4. (electricity, techonology) port, slot (opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit)
    υποδοχή για USB ― ypodochí gia USB ― USB port
  5. (volleyball) pass, reception (any form of attack)
    υποδοχή τής μπάλας ύστερα από σερβίς ― ypodochí tís bálas ýstera apó servís ― passing the ball after serving

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