δουλεύω
Wordform Details
Translation: worklabortoilbe employed
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
first-personsingularpresentIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: δουλεύω
Translation: work; labor; toil; be employed (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δοῦλος (doulos) meaning 'slave', related to Modern Greek δούλος (slave, servant)
Mnemonics
- Think of 'doulos' (slave) - originally meant 'to serve as a slave'
- Remember the English word 'drudgery' - both involve hard work
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Cultural Context
A very common verb in everyday Greek life, reflecting the importance of work in Greek culture. Often used in greetings and small talk ('Πού δουλεύεις;' - 'Where do you work?')
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While δουλεύω means 'to work', δουλώνω means 'to enslave'
This word:
Δουλεύω στο γραφείο.
I work at the office.
Notes: Both derive from δούλος (slave) but have evolved different meanings
Mnemonic: δουλεύω (work) ends in -εύω, δουλώνω (enslave) ends in -ώνω