λαδιά

See also: λάδια

Greek

Etymology

From λάδι (ládi, “oil”) +‎ -ιά (-iá).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /laˈðʝa/

Noun

λαδιά • (ladiá) f (plural λαδιές)

  1. oil stain
    Το πουκαμίσου ήταν γεμάτο λαδιές. ― To poukamísou ítan gemáto ladiés. ― The shirt was full of oil stains.
  2. olive crop
  3. (colloquial, figuratively) deceit, trick (unethical or illegal act)
    Μάλλον έχει κάνει την λάδια του, εξού και το ένοχο ύφος. ― Mállon échei kánei tin ládia tou, exoú kai to énocho ýfos. ― He's probably done his deceit, hence the guilty look.

Declension

Synonyms

  • and see: λάδι n (ládi, “olive oil”)
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