δίπλωσε
Wordform Details
Translation: to foldto doubleto bend
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
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Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: διπλώνω
Translation: to fold; to double; to bend; to crease (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek διπλόω (diplóō), from διπλόος (diplóos) meaning 'double, twofold'. The root διπλ- (dipl-) is found in English words like 'diploma' (originally a folded paper), 'diploid' (having two sets of chromosomes), and 'diplomat'. The concept of folding or doubling is central to the word's meaning.
Example Usage
Διπλώνω τα ρούχα μου πριν τα βάλω στην ντουλάπα.
I fold my clothes before putting them in the closet.
Δίπλωσε το χαρτί στη μέση.
Fold the paper in half.
Διπλώθηκε στα δύο από τα γέλια.
He doubled over with laughter.
Το τραπέζι διπλώνει για να χωράει στο μικρό δωμάτιο.
The table folds to fit in the small room.
Mnemonics
- Think of a 'diploma' which comes from the same root - originally a folded document.
- The 'dipl' sound is like 'double' - when you fold something, you double it over.
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in everyday contexts like folding clothes, paper, or furniture. Also used metaphorically to describe someone bending over or doubling up (as in pain or laughter).
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While both relate to doubling, 'διπλώνω' means to physically fold something, while 'διπλασιάζω' means to double in quantity or value.
This word:
Διπλώνω το χαρτί για να φτιάξω ένα αεροπλανάκι.
I fold the paper to make a paper airplane.
Confused word:
Διπλασίασα τα χρήματά μου με αυτή την επένδυση.
I doubled my money with this investment.
Notes: The root 'διπλ-' appears in both words but with different applications.
Mnemonic: Think: διπλώνω = physical folding; διπλασιάζω = numerical doubling
Explanation: These words look and sound similar but have completely different meanings. 'Διπλώνω' means to fold, while 'δηλώνω' means to declare or state.
Confused word:
Δηλώνω υπεύθυνα ότι όλα τα στοιχεία είναι αληθή.
I solemnly declare that all information is true.
Notes: The stress falls on different syllables: διΠΛΩνω vs. δηΛΩνω.
Mnemonic: Notice the 'πλ' in διπλώνω - think 'PLeat' or fold; δηλώνω has no 'πλ' and means to declare.