τεντώνω
Lemma: τεντώνω
Translation: to stretch; to extend; to tighten; to pull taut (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek τείνω (teínō, 'to stretch, extend'). Related to English 'tension', 'tent', 'tendon', all from the same Indo-European root *ten- meaning 'to stretch'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'tension' - when you create tension, you τεντώνω (stretch) something
- Remember that a tent needs to be τεντωμένο (stretched taut) to stand properly
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Antonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in everyday contexts, from physical exercise to household tasks
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Reflexive form meaning 'to stretch oneself' vs. active 'to stretch something'
Notes: τεντώνω requires an object, τεντώνομαι is used for self-stretching