αρμόδιος

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἁρμόδιος (harmódios), from ἁρμόζω (harmózō, to govern, command, arrange).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aɾˈmoðios/
  • Hyphenation: αρ‧μό‧δι‧ος

Adjective

αρμόδιος (armódios) m (feminine αρμόδια, neuter αρμόδιο)

  1. competent, qualified (having sufficient skill, knowledge or ability)
    Δεν είμαι αρμόδιος να κρίνω.Den eímai armódios na kríno.I'm not qualified to judge.
    Δεν είμαι αρμόδιος γι' αυτό το θέμα.Den eímai armódios gi' aftó to théma.I'm not competent in this matter/This area isn't in my domain.
  2. in charge, responsible (answerable for an act performed or for its consequences)
    Ο καθ' ύλην αρμόδιος υπουργός δεν απάντησε στα ερωτήματά μας.O kath' ýlin armódios ypourgós den apántise sta erotímatá mas.The responsible minister did not answer our questions.
    Ποιος είναι αρμόδιος για την ασφάλεια;Poios eínai armódios gia tin asfáleia?Who is responsbile for safety?

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