πλαγιάζω

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Etymology[edit]

From Hellenistic Koine Greek πλαγιάζω (plagiázō, turn sideways). The sense "lean", since Medieval times.[1]

Pronunciation 1[edit]

  • IPA(key): /plaˈʝa.zo/ (pronounced with synizesis of [i]+[a])
  • Hyphenation: πλα‧γιά‧ζω

Verb[edit]

πλαγιάζω (plagiázo) (past πλάγιασα, passive —)

  1. (transitive) to tilt, lean (something)
  2. (intransitive) to tilt, lean (oneself)
  3. (intransitive) to lie, to lie down
  4. (nautical) to sail close to the wind
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Pronunciation 2[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pla.ʝiˈa.zo/
  • Hyphenation: πλα‧γι‧ά‧ζω

Verb[edit]

πλαγιάζω (plagiázo) (past πλαγίασα, passive —)

  1. (grammar, syntax, linguistics, transitive) to use indirect speech [2]
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References[edit]

  1. ^ πλαγιάζωΛεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής [Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek], 1998, by the "Triantafyllidis" Foundation.
  2. ^ πλαγιάζω - Babiniotis, Georgios (2002) Λεξικό της νέας ελληνικής γλώσσας: [] (in Greek), 2nd edition, Athens: Kentro Lexikologias [Lexicology Centre], 1st edition 1998, →ISBN.