επανέλαβε
Wordform Details
Translation: repeatedreiteratedsaid again
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personsingularaoristIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: επαναλαμβάνω
Translation: to repeat; to reiterate; to do again (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, 'upon, on') + ἀνά (ana, 'again') + λαμβάνω (lambanō, 'to take'). Related to English 'syllable' and 'lemma' through the root λαμβάνω.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'epi' (upon) + 'ana' (again) + 'lamb' (take) = 'take again'
- Remember 'επανα' appears in many words meaning 'again' or 're-'
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Cultural Context
Commonly used in educational contexts and formal situations when emphasis through repetition is needed
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While both verbs contain 'λαμβάνω', επαναλαμβάνω means 'to repeat' while καταλαβαίνω means 'to understand'
This word:
Επαναλαμβάνω τη λέξη.
I repeat the word.
Confused word:
Καταλαβαίνω τη λέξη.
I understand the word.
Notes: Both verbs are commonly used but in completely different contexts
Mnemonic: επανα = again, κατα = down/thoroughly