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-τήριο
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Greek
Etymology
From el grc - suffix grc -τήριον, from grc -τήρ.
Pronunciation
el /ˈtiɾio/
Suffix
n
added to a noun or verb to denote a machine or instrument:
el πλένω to wash πλυντήριο washing machine
el στεγνώνω to dry στεγνωτήριο dryer
added to a noun or verb to denote an action it completes:
el απολύω to dismiss/send away απολυτήριο school leaving certificate/diploma
el ειδοποιώ to inform ειδοποιητήριο informative notice
added to a noun or verb to denote a place:
el δικάζω to try δικαστήριο courtroom
el γυμνάζω to exercise γυμναστήριο gymnasium
Declension
-τήρι -τηρί
Related terms
el -τήρι n