κουβαλώ
Lemma: κουβαλώ
Translation: to carry; to lug; to haul; to bear (verb)
Etymology: From Medieval Greek κουβαλῶ, possibly from Latin caballus (horse) due to the connection with carrying loads
Mnemonics
- Think of 'cavalry' (related to Latin caballus) - horses were used to carry things
- Sounds like 'kouvali' - imagine carrying a heavy bucket (κουβάς)
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Antonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in everyday situations, particularly in contexts of moving house or helping someone transport items
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While κουβαλώ means 'to carry', κουβαλιέμαι (informal) means 'to show up uninvited'
Confused word:
Κουβαλήθηκε πάλι απρόσκλητος.
He showed up uninvited again.
Notes: The reflexive form has developed this specific colloquial meaning
Mnemonic: When -ιέμαι is added, think of 'carrying yourself' somewhere uninvited