απαγορεύσει
Wordform Details
Translation: forbidprohibitban
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personsingularperfectIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: απαγορεύω
Translation: to forbid; to prohibit; to ban (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀπαγορεύω (apagoreuō), from ἀπό (apo, 'away from') + ἀγορεύω (agoreuō, 'to speak in the assembly, declare'). Related to 'agora' (marketplace, assembly)
Mnemonics
- Think of 'apo' (away) + 'agora' (marketplace) = keeping away from the marketplace/public space
- The 'gore' sound in the middle reminds of something violent - things that are forbidden can be violent
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Cultural Context
Commonly used in official signage, legal contexts, and parental instructions. The passive form 'απαγορεύεται' is particularly common on prohibition signs.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While απαγορεύω means to actively forbid something, αποφεύγω means to avoid something
Confused word:
Αποφεύγω να παίζω εδώ.
I avoid playing here.
Notes: απαγορεύω implies authority and enforcement, while αποφεύγω implies personal choice
Mnemonic: απαγορεύω has 'gore' (forceful) while αποφεύγω has 'φεύγω' (to leave/flee)