Kilo Lingo

/iˈxjeniko/

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Translation

hygienic

Word origin

From higiene ('hygiene'), from Greek hygieinos ('healthy'), related to Hygieia, the goddess of health. The same root gives English 'hygiene'.

Origin
Greek
Root
hygieinos
English cognates
hygiene

Grammar

Femininehigiénica
Masc pluralhigiénicos
Fem pluralhigiénicas

Examples

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We have run out of toilet paper.

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It is important to keep the kitchen clean and hygienic.

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Did you buy toilet paper at the supermarket?

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The restaurant is very hygienic and tidy.

Lavarse hábito básico.

Washing your hands is a basic hygienic habit.

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