κατασκευάσουν
Wordform Details
Translation: to constructto buildto manufacture
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personpluralaoristsubjunctiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: κατασκευάζω
Translation: to construct; to build; to manufacture; to make; to fabricate; to create (verb)
Etymology: From ancient Greek κατασκευάζω, composed of κατά (down, thoroughly) + σκευάζω (to prepare, equip). The root σκευ- relates to equipment or vessels, cognate with English 'skew' through the sense of shaping or arranging. The prefix κατά intensifies the meaning, suggesting thorough preparation or complete construction. This word emphasizes the deliberate, methodical process of building or creating something substantial.
Example Usage
Κατασκευάζουν ένα νέο γέφυρα.
They are constructing a new bridge.
Η εταιρεία κατασκευάζει αυτοκίνητα.
The company manufactures cars.
Κατασκεύασε ένα τραπέζι από ξύλο.
He built a table from wood.
Κατασκευάζουν ένα νέο σπίτι στη γειτονιά μας.
They are building a new house in our neighborhood.
Η εταιρεία κατασκευάζει αυτοκίνητα εδώ και 50 χρόνια.
The company has been manufacturing cars for 50 years.
Mnemonics
- Think 'catastrophe' backwards - instead of destruction, you're constructing
- Remember 'construct' has similar meaning and both have strong consonant clusters
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Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in technical, industrial, and construction contexts. Often appears in business and engineering discussions. The word carries a sense of professional craftsmanship and systematic building processes.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: σκευάζω means to prepare or cook, while κατασκευάζω means to construct or build. The prefix κατά- changes the meaning significantly.
Confused word:
Σκευάζω το φαγητό για το δείπνο.
I am preparing dinner.
Notes: Both share the root σκευ- but have completely different modern meanings
Mnemonic: κατά- prefix = construction down to details, plain σκευάζω = kitchen preparation