No. 177 in Greek
ιδιαίτερα
"Ιδιαίτερα" means "particularly" or "especially" in English.
In a sentence
Μου αρέσουν ιδιαίτερα τα λουλούδια της Άνοιξης.
I particularly like the flowers of Spring.
Here, "ιδιαίτερα" emphasizes the speaker's specific liking for Spring flowers over other types of flowers.
Η δασκάλα μας εξηγεί ιδιαίτερα δύσκολες έννοιες με μεγάλη υπομονή.
Our teacher explains particularly difficult concepts with great patience.
In this sentence, "ιδιαίτερα" is used to specify that the concepts explained are notably difficult.
Το ενδιαφέρον του για την τέχνη είναι ιδιαίτερα έντονο.
His interest in art is especially intense.
Here, "ιδιαίτερα" is used to intensify the description of his interest in art, suggesting it's more intense compared to other interests.
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