φθάνω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Indo-European *dʰgʷʰh₂- (to come near, nearly reach, pass).[1] Cognate with Sanskrit धग्नु (dhagnu).

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “What exactly is Sanskrit "dhag-nu-"? Cursory search suggests that धग्नु, in this spelling, doesn't exist; however, it is mentioned by Beekes as cognate to φθάνω.”

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

φθάνω (phthánō)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) to come or do, first or before others
  2. (transitive) to be beforehand with, overtake, anticipate (with accusative person)
  3. (intransitive) to come or act first

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Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: φτάνω (ftáno)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Beekes, Robert S. P. (2010) Etymological Dictionary of Greek (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 10), with the assistance of Lucien van Beek, Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN, page 1568

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Greek[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfθa.no/
  • Hyphenation: φθά‧νω

Verb[edit]

φθάνω (ftháno) (past έφθασα, passive —)

  1. (more formal) Alternative form of φτάνω (ftáno)

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