προσληφθείς
Wordform Details
Translation: be hiredbe employedbe recruited
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
second-personsingularaoristpassivesubjunctiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: προσλαμβάνομαι
Translation: to be hired; to be recruited; to be employed; to be taken on (verb)
Etymology: From the prefix προς- (towards, in addition to) + λαμβάνω (to take, receive). The compound literally means 'to take in addition' or 'to take towards oneself'. The root λαμβάνω is cognate with Latin 'lambere' (to lick, lap up) and shares the Indo-European root meaning 'to take'. In the passive/middle voice form προσλαμβάνομαι, it specifically refers to being taken on by someone else, hence 'to be hired'. This construction mirrors English phrases like 'to be taken on' or 'to be brought on board'.
Example Usage
Προσλήφθηκα στην εταιρεία τον περασμένο μήνα.
I was hired by the company last month.
Πολλοί υποψήφιοι προσλαμβάνονται κάθε χρόνο.
Many candidates are recruited every year.
Προσλήφθηκα στη νέα εταιρεία τον περασμένο μήνα.
I was hired at the new company last month.
Προσλαμβάνεται ως σύμβουλος για το έργο.
He is being hired as a consultant for the project.
Mnemonics
- Think 'pros-lamb' - a professional lamb being taken into the flock
- προς (towards) + λαμβάνω (take) = being taken towards a job
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Cultural Context
Commonly used in professional and business contexts when discussing employment. Often appears in job advertisements, HR communications, and formal workplace discussions. The passive voice emphasizes the perspective of the person being hired rather than the employer doing the hiring.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Active voice means 'to hire someone' while προσλαμβάνομαι (passive/middle) means 'to be hired'
Confused word:
Προσλαμβάνω έναν δάσκαλο.
I hire a teacher.
Notes: Voice distinction is crucial - active vs passive changes who is doing the hiring
Mnemonic: The -ομαι ending shows you're receiving the action (being hired), not doing it