No. 934 in Greek

δικά

The Greek word "δικά" means "justly" or "fairly."

In a sentence

Αυτικά είναι τα δικά μου βιβλία.
These are my own books.
In this sentence, 'δικά' emphasizes personal possession and corresponds to 'my own' in English.
Ο καθένας πρέπει να έχει τα δικά του εργαλεία.
Everyone must have their own tools.
Here, 'δικά' indicates possession and relates directly to the subject (everyone's own items).
Δεν χρειάζομαι τη βοήθειά σας, μπορώ να το κάνω δικά μου.
I do not need your help, I can do it on my own.
In this context, 'δικά' stresses independence and personal capability, translating to 'on my own' in English.

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