δεν το κουνάω

Translations

• to not budge
• to stand one's ground
• to refuse to change position/opinion

Forms

Usage Notes

Always used with the negative δεν and the pronoun το. Can be used in different tenses but meaning remains the same

Etymology

From the literal meaning of κουνάω (to move/shake), with the addition of the fixed object pronoun το

Cultural Context

Very common in everyday speech, often used to express stubborn determination

• Think of someone refusing to 'move it' (κουνάω = move)
• Picture someone planted like a tree refusing to move