εξοργίστηκε
Wordform Details
Translation: become enragedget angry
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personsingularaoristpassiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: εξοργίζομαι
Translation: to become enraged; to get angry; to be infuriated (verb)
Etymology: From εξ- (ex-, meaning 'out, completely') + οργή (orgi, 'anger, wrath'). The root οργή is related to English 'orgy' and 'organ', originally referring to swelling with emotion or passion. The prefix εξ- intensifies the meaning to indicate complete or thorough anger.
Mnemonics
- Think 'ex-orgy' - when something makes you so angry you want to exit in a passionate rage
- The εξ- prefix is like 'extra' - this is extra anger, not just regular anger
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Cultural Context
While Greeks are generally expressive with their emotions, εξοργίζομαι implies a stronger level of anger than simple θυμώνω, and its use often indicates a serious situation or grave offense.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: θυμώνω is a milder form of anger, while εξοργίζομαι implies intense rage
Confused word:
Θύμωσε επειδή άργησα.
He got angry because I was late.
Notes: εξοργίζομαι is more formal and intense than θυμώνω
Mnemonic: εξοργίζομαι has εξ- (extra), so it's extra angry compared to θυμώνω