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💡 Memory tip: Shares its look with “asphalt” (άσφαλτος), traditionally explained as “firm, not slipping” — a firm road feels SAFE — ασφαλής = safe.
“Η γειτονιά είναι ασφαλής.”
The neighborhood is safe.
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“Ο δρόμος είναι ασφαλής.”
The road is safe.
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“Η γειτονιά είναι ασφαλής.”
The neighborhood is safe.
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“Το αυτοκίνητο είναι ασφαλές.”
The car is safe.
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“Ο νέος δρόμος είναι πιο ασφαλής από τον παλιό.”
The new road is safer than the old one.
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“Η πτήση είναι πιο ασφαλής από το αυτοκίνητο.”
Flying is safer than driving.
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“Το τρένο είναι πιο ασφαλές από τη μηχανή.”
The train is safer than the motorbike.
Superlative:
“Ο νέος δρόμος είναι ασφαλέστερος από τον παλιό.” The new road is safer than the old one.
Means exactly the same as the πιο form. Both are correct; the one-word form is a little more formal.
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“Είναι ο πιο ασφαλής δρόμος για το σχολείο.”
It's the safest route to school.
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“Είναι η πιο ασφαλής γειτονιά της πόλης.”
It's the safest neighborhood in the city.
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“Είναι το πιο ασφαλές αυτοκίνητο της αγοράς.”
It's the safest car on the market.
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