υποκύπτω

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ὑποκύπτω (hupokúptō, stoop under a yoke). Morphologically, from υπο- (under) +‎ κύπτω (bend).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /i.poˈci.pto/
  • Hyphenation: υ‧πο‧κύ‧πτω

Verb[edit]

υποκύπτω (ypokýpto) (past υπέκυψα, passive —)

  1. to succumb
  2. (figuratively) to die
    Υπέκυψε στα τραύματά του.
    Ypékypse sta trávmatá tou.
    He succumbed to his injuries.

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