έβαλε
Wordform Details
Translation: he putshe putit put
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
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Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: βάζω
Translation: to put; to place; to set; to wear; to turn on; to start (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek βάλλω (ballo) meaning 'to throw, cast, place'. The modern form βάζω evolved through regular sound changes, losing the double lambda and adding the characteristic -ζω ending. This root is related to English words like 'ballistic', 'symbol' (literally 'thrown together'), and 'problem' (literally 'thrown forward'). The semantic shift from 'throw' to 'put/place' reflects a gentler, more controlled action, making it one of the most versatile placement verbs in Modern Greek.
Mnemonics
- Think 'BAZ-o' sounds like 'place-o' - you place things
- Remember the 'z' sound - it's the 'zip' of putting something somewhere quickly
Cultural Context
Extremely common in daily Greek conversation. Used for everything from putting on clothes to starting appliances. Often appears in idiomatic expressions and is essential for describing basic actions around the home and workplace.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: βάζω means to put in/on while βγάζω means to take out/off - they are opposite actions
This word:
Βάζω το παλτό μου.
I put on my coat.
Confused word:
Βγάζω το παλτό μου.
I take off my coat.
Notes: These verbs are perfect opposites and are used constantly together in daily speech
Mnemonic: βάζω = 'BAZ' sounds like 'place', βγάζω = 'VGAZ' has that 'VG' like 'evacuate' - taking out