σπάζω

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek σπῶ (spô) / σπάω (spáō) + -άζω (-ázo), probably ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *(s)peh₂- (to draw, set in motion). Also see σπάω (spáo).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈspa.zo/
  • Hyphenation: σπά‧ζω

Verb[edit]

σπάζω (spázo) (imperfect έσπαζα, past έσπασα, passive σπάζομαι, p‑past σπάστηκα, ppp σπασμένος)

  1. (transitive) to break
  2. (intransitive) to break (into two or more pieces that cannot easily be reassembled)

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