προμηνύω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

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προ- (before) +‎ μηνύω (inform; disclose)

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προμηνύω (promēnúō)

  1. to denounce beforehand [+dative] [+accusative]
  2. to predict, indicate before [+accusative]

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek προμηνύω (promēnúō). Morphologically, from προ- (pro-, before) + μηνύω (mēnúō, the ancient sense 'inform').

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pro.miˈni.o/
  • Hyphenation: προ‧μη‧νύ‧ω

Verb[edit]

προμηνύω (prominýo) (past προμήνυσα, passive προμηνύομαι)

  1. to preannounce, forewarn, demonstrate indications of, presage
    Τα σύννεφα προμηνύουν βροχή.
    Ta sýnnefa prominýoun vrochí.
    The clouds presage rain.
  2. (passive voice, third person) to be imminent (mostly unpleasant)
    Προμηνύεται καταιγίδα.
    Prominýetai kataigída.
    A storm is imminent.

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