κατορθώσεις
Wordform Details
Translation: to achieveto manageto accomplish
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
second-personsingularsubjunctiveaoristactiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: κατορθώνω
Translation: achieve; accomplish; manage to; succeed in (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κατορθόω (katorthóō), from κατά (katá, 'down, thoroughly') + ὀρθόω (orthóō, 'to set straight'). The root ὀρθός (orthós) meaning 'straight, correct' appears in English words like 'orthodox' and 'orthopedic'. The compound literally means 'to make thoroughly straight/correct', hence 'to accomplish successfully'.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'ortho-' (straight/correct) with 'kata-' (thoroughly) - thoroughly straightening something out to achieve it
- Remember 'orthodox' - doing something the correct way to achieve success
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Cultural Context
Often used in contexts of personal or professional achievement. Frequently appears in congratulatory expressions and discussions of goals or aspirations.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While both mean 'to manage/succeed', κατορθώνω is slightly more formal and implies achieving something through correct method or proper execution
This word:
Κατόρθωσε να πάρει το πτυχίο του με άριστα.
He succeeded in getting his degree with honors.
Notes: κατορθώνω often implies more significant achievements compared to καταφέρνω
Mnemonic: κατορθώνω has 'ortho' (correct) - achieving through proper means