κάνω κουπί

Translations

• to row
• to paddle

Literal Translation

to do/make oar

Forms

Usage Notes

Often used with adverbs of manner to describe how someone is rowing

Etymology

Derived from the action of using oars (κουπιά) to propel a boat

Cultural Context

Common nautical expression in Greek, reflecting Greece's maritime tradition

• Think of 'making' the oar work by moving it through water