φυλάσσω
Lemma: φυλάσσω
Translation: to guard; to watch over; to protect; to keep; to preserve (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek φυλάσσω (phylássō). Related to φύλαξ (guard, watchman). Cognate with English 'phylactic' (protective) as in 'prophylactic'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'phylactic' in 'prophylactic' - something that protects
- φύλαξ (phylax) sounds like 'fills locks' - a guard fills locks with keys to protect
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Cultural Context
Common in both literal and metaphorical contexts, from security work to protecting traditions
Easily Confused With
Explanation: φυλάω is the more common modern form, while φυλάσσω is slightly more formal
Confused word:
Φυλάω το σκύλο.
I'm watching the dog.
Notes: Both forms are correct and widely understood
Mnemonic: φυλάσσω has more letters - more formal