"Η μάχη τελείωσε με την ήττα τους."

Translation:The battle ended in their defeat.

November 2, 2016

I think 'end IN' works better in English.

Mod

Yes, I've added it. Many thanks.

Do you sleep? :-) I've never experienced such quick responses from a Duolingo moderator! Many thanks..

I am curious, but is ηττα used in modern greek

Mod

Yes, I can't think of another word for it actually. Χάσιμο and χασούρα have different connotations.

The battle ended WITH their defeat

Mod

That is also an accepted translation.

Good! Considering it is the correct one....

Would ήττα also be used for "loss," as in wins and losses?

Mod

Νο, "ήττα" means "defeat" as in you "were beaten".

Ευχαρισώ!