φυλάσσω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Hellenic *pʰuláťťō, the same source as φῠ́λᾰξ (phúlax, watcher, guard). Further etymology is unknown. According to Beekes, both words are clearly Lua error in Module:parameters at line 376: Parameter 2 should be a valid language, etymology language or family code; the value "pregrc" is not valid. See WT:LOL, WT:LOL/E and WT:LOF..

Pronunciation

 

Verb

φῠλᾰ́σσω (phulássō)

  1. (transitive) to watch, guard, protect, defend
  2. (transitive) to lie in wait, ambush
  3. (transitive) to watch for, wait for
  4. (transitive) to maintain, preserve, cherish
  5. to be on guard against; to shun, avoid
  6. (intransitive, middle voice) to take heed, take care, be on guard
  7. (transitive, middle voice) to keep in mind, remember

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Greek

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fiˈla.so/
  • Hyphenation: φυ‧λάσ‧σω

Verb

φυλάσσω (fylásso) (past φύλαξα, passive φυλάσσομαι, p‑past φυλάχθηκα, ppp φυλαγμένος)

  1. (formal) guard, protect, watch over, synonym of φυλάω (fyláo) / φυλώ (fyló) & φυλάγω (fylágo)

Usage notes

  • Sense "guard" for defending borders, or keeping safe valuable items.

Conjugation

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