έσπευσε
Wordform Details
Translation: to hurryto rush
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personsingularaoristIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: σπεύδω
Translation: to hurry; to hasten; to rush (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σπεύδω (speúdō). Related to English 'speed' through Proto-Indo-European *spewdʰ- ('to press forward, hurry')
Mnemonics
- Think of English 'speed' - they share the same ancient root
- SPeeding EUropeans Doing Work (ΣΠΕΥΔΩ)
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
More commonly used in formal or literary contexts than in everyday speech, where βιάζομαι is more common
Easily Confused With
Explanation: σπεύδω means 'to hurry' while σπέρνω means 'to sow'
Notes: Remember σπεύδω is related to 'speed', while σπέρνω is related to 'sperm' (seed)