Breakdown of Δεδομένου ότι έγινε ακύρωση δρομολογίου, ο ναύλος επιστρέφεται.
γίνομαι
to take place
επιστρέφω
to return
η ακύρωση δρομολογίου
the route cancellation
ο ναύλος
the fare (for sea travel)
Questions & Answers about Δεδομένου ότι έγινε ακύρωση δρομολογίου, ο ναύλος επιστρέφεται.
What does Δεδομένου ότι mean here?
Δεδομένου ότι is a formal way to say given that, since, or because.
In this sentence, it introduces the reason for the refund:
- Δεδομένου ότι έγινε ακύρωση δρομολογίου = Given that there was a route/service cancellation
It is more formal and administrative than everyday options like:
- επειδή = because
- αφού = since / given that
So this sentence sounds like something from a policy notice, travel terms, or an official announcement.
Why is δεδομένου in that form?
Here, δεδομένου is part of the fixed expression δεδομένου ότι.
Grammatically, δεδομένου comes from δεδομένος (given), but in this phrase learners are usually best off treating δεδομένου ότι as a set connector meaning given that.
So although the form looks like an adjective or participle, in practice:
- δεδομένου ότι + clause = given that + clause
You do not need to analyze it word-by-word every time to understand or use it.
Why does Greek say έγινε ακύρωση instead of just ακυρώθηκε?