Ακολούθησε
Wordform Details
Translation: followedaccompanied
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
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Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: ακολουθώ
Translation: to follow; to pursue; to come after; to accompany; to track (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheō), composed of ἀ- (a-, intensive prefix) + κέλευθος (keleuthos, 'path, way'). The original meaning was 'to walk the same path as someone else.' This connects to English words like 'acolyte' (a follower or assistant, especially in religious contexts) which comes from the same Greek root. The word emphasizes the concept of staying on the same route or trajectory as another person or thing.
Example Usage
Ακολούθησέ με
Follow me
Πρέπει να ακολουθήσεις τους κανόνες
You must follow the rules
Ακολουθώ τον δρόμο προς το σπίτι.
I follow the road to the house.
Τα παιδιά ακολουθούν τους κανόνες.
The children follow the rules.
Ακολούθησε τις οδηγίες προσεκτικά.
Follow the instructions carefully.
Ακολούθησέ με στο σπίτι.
Follow me to the house.
Ακολουθώ τις οδηγίες του γιατρού.
I follow the doctor's instructions.
Το σκυλί ακολουθεί τον ιδιοκτήτη του παντού.
The dog follows its owner everywhere.
Mnemonics
- Think 'a-cool-youth-oh' - a cool youth follows trends
- Remember 'acolyte' - a religious follower - same Greek root
Synonyms
Antonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in both literal contexts (following someone physically) and metaphorical ones (following advice, rules, or trends). Often appears in instructions, directions, and social media contexts.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: παρακολουθώ implies more active observation or monitoring, while ακολουθώ is simpler following
Confused word:
Παρακολουθώ την τηλεόραση.
I watch television.
Notes: παρακολουθώ often used for watching TV, attending classes, or surveillance
Mnemonic: παρα- prefix suggests 'alongside watching' vs simple following