ξεπήδησαν
Wordform Details
Translation: to spring outto leap outto emerge suddenly
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
third-personpluralaoristactiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: ξεπηδώ
Translation: to spring up; to jump out; to emerge suddenly; to pop up (verb)
Etymology: From ξε- (prefix indicating outward movement) + πηδώ (to jump)
Mnemonics
- Think of 'pedal' (πηδ-) with 'ex' (ξε-) - like jumping out using pedals
- Sounds like 'ex-pedo' - to move out quickly on foot
Antonyms
Cultural Context
Often used in colloquial speech to describe sudden appearances or emergence
Easily Confused With
Explanation: ξεπηδώ specifically implies jumping out or emerging, while πηδώ is just jumping in general
This word:
Ξεπήδησε από το κρεβάτι
He sprang out of bed
Confused word:
Πήδησε πάνω από το φράχτη
He jumped over the fence
Notes: The prefix ξε- changes the meaning to indicate emergence or outward movement
Mnemonic: ξε- adds the meaning of 'out' to the basic jump