μαραίνονται
Wordform Details
Translation: witherfadewilt
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personpluralpresentpassiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: μαραίνομαι
Translation: to wither; to fade; to wilt; to decay (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek μαραίνω (maraínō). Related to English 'amaranth' (meaning 'unfading flower', with negative prefix 'a-')
Mnemonics
- Think of 'marine' becoming stagnant
- Remember amaranth flower (which doesn't wither) - this is the opposite
Synonyms
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Often used metaphorically to describe emotional or spiritual decline, as well as literal plant wilting
Easily Confused With
Explanation: μαρένομαι means 'to quarrel/argue' while μαραίνομαι means 'to wither'
Notes: μαραίνομαι typically refers to physical or metaphorical decay, while μαρένομαι involves human conflict