μιλάω
Wordform Details
Translation: to speak
Part of Speech: unknown
Inflection Type:
unknownIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: μιλώ
Translation: to speak; to talk (verb)
Etymology: From Medieval Greek μιλῶ, from Ancient Greek ὁμιλῶ (homilō), meaning 'to associate with, converse with'. The same root gives us English words like 'homily' (a religious discourse) and 'homiletics' (the art of preaching). The dropping of the initial 'o' (aphaeresis) is a common phenomenon in the evolution of Greek words.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'homily' - a religious talk or sermon
- Think of 'million' - when you speak, you use a million words
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Cultural Context
A very common everyday verb. The choice between formal and informal address (πληθυντικός/ενικός) is an important cultural aspect of speaking in Greek.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: This is not a real word but sometimes mistakenly written due to the similar sound of 'οι' and 'ι' in Modern Greek
This word:
Μιλάω στο τηλέφωνο
I'm talking on the phone
Confused word:
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Notes: The correct spelling uses 'ι' not 'οι'
Mnemonic: Remember: μιλώ is always spelled with an 'ι'