English Translation
Tom put the folder on the table.
φάκελο is not folder but envelope
Hi! I believe that φάκελος has a somewhat expanded meaning in Greek: in addition to ‘envelope’ it also gets translated as file, folder, dossier, etc.
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English Translation
Tom put the folder on the table.
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Q. What is the meaning of the word φάκελος in modern greek?
A. o3-mini null:
In Modern Greek, the word “φάκελος” (pronounced “fáke los”) generally means a folder, file, or dossier—a container used for storing papers or documents. It can also refer to a briefcase or a collection of papers in a broader sense.
Q. Could it be used for “envelope” for sending letters or is there a more specific word for this?
A. o3-mini null:
Yes, it can be—but context is important. In Modern Greek, “φάκελος” primarily means a folder, file, or dossier for holding documents. However, in everyday language it is also used for an envelope, especially when the context (such as mailing or stationery) makes it clear you mean the paper envelope for sending letters.
If you want to avoid any ambiguity, you might specify by saying something like “φάκελος για επιστολές” (envelope for letters) or simply rely on the context (for example, when buying stationery, people understand “φάκελος” to mean envelope). Thus, while both meanings exist, the intended meaning is usually clear from the situation.
07-Feb-2025