πένθος κυριεύει (X)

Translations

• to be overcome with grief
• grief takes over (someone)

Forms

Usage Notes

Usually used in past tense with emotions as subject and person as object

Etymology

From Ancient Greek combination of πένθος (grief) and κυριεύω (to master/dominate)

Cultural Context

Common in literary contexts and formal writing, especially regarding death and mourning

• Think of grief as a 'master' taking control of someone