κατεργάζομαι

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From κατα- (kata-, against) +‎ ἐργάζομαι (ergázomai, to work, labor).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

κᾰτεργάζομαι (katergázomai)

  1. to effect by labor, to achieve, accomplish
    1. to earn or gain by labor
    2. (absolute) to achieve one's object, to be successful
    3. (with accusative of person) to make an end of, finish, kill
      1. to overpower, subdue, conquer
      2. to prevail upon
      3. (with duplicate accusative) to do something to one
  2. to work up for use
  3. to work at, practice
  4. to level

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek κατεργάζομαι.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ka.terˈɣa.zo.me/
  • Hyphenation: κα‧τερ‧γά‧ζο‧μαι

Verb[edit]

κατεργάζομαι (katergázomai) deponent (past κατεργάστηκα/κατεργάσθηκα, ppp κατεργασμένος)

  1. (transitive) to process, treat, work, fashion (make, build or construct)
    κατεργάζομαι χαλκόkatergázomai chalkóto treat copper
    κατεργάζομαι τυρίkatergázomai tyríto process cheese

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