ράβω
Lemma: ράβω
Translation: to sew; to stitch; to tailor (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ῥάπτω (rháptō). Related to English 'rap' (to strike) through Proto-Indo-European *wreb- (to sew, bind)
Mnemonics
- Think of 'rapid' stitching movements to remember ράβω
- Sounds like 'wrap' which involves covering something, just as sewing covers fabric
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Cultural Context
Traditional skill particularly associated with Greek grandmothers and family businesses. Many Greek families historically had a family tailor.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Similar sound but means 'to write'
Notes: ράβω involves needle and thread, γράφω involves pen and paper