γύρω
Wordform Details
Translation: aroundabout
Part of Speech: adverb
Inflection Type:
adverbIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: γύρω
Translation: around; about; approximately (adverb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γῦρος (gûros, 'ring, circle'). Related to English 'gyrate', 'gyroscope'
Mnemonics
- Think of a gyroscope spinning 'around' and 'about'
- Related to 'gyros' which is meat turning around on a spit
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Frequently used in giving directions and in combination with prepositions like 'από' (from) to form prepositional phrases
Easily Confused With
Explanation: γύρω is an adverb meaning 'around', while γυρίζω is a verb meaning 'to turn/return'
Confused word:
Γυρίζω σπίτι στις έξι.
I return home at six.
Notes: γύρω is often used with από to form the compound preposition γύρω από (around)
Mnemonic: γύρω ends in -ω like many adverbs, γυρίζω ends in -ζω like many verbs