έκοψε
Wordform Details
Translation: cutsliced
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personsingularaoristIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: κόβω
Translation: I cut; I slice; I chop (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κόπτω (kóptō). Related to English 'cope' and 'coup'
Mnemonics
- Think of a 'cop' stopping (cutting off) traffic
- Sounds like 'cove' which is cut into the coastline
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Cultural Context
Frequently used in cooking contexts and numerous idioms. Important in traditional crafts and modern daily life.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: κόβω means 'to cut' while κοπιάζω means 'to toil, to labor'
Notes: Despite similar root, these have very different meanings in modern use