δίνω σημασία

Greek

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈðino simaˈsia/
• Hyphenation: δί‧νω ση‧μα‧σί‧α

Verb

δίνω σημασία • (díno simasía) (literally: to give significance)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see δίνω (díno),‎ σημασία (simasía).
2. (transitive, idiomatic, usually in negative sentences) to pay attention, give heed (to focus one's attention)

   Αν δεν του δώσεις σημασία, θα βαρεθεί και θα σταματήσει.

   An den tou dóseis simasía, tha varetheí kai tha stamatísei.

   If you don't pay attention to him, he'll grow tired and stop.

Synonyms

• προσέχω (prosécho, “to notice, to heed, to be mindful of”)