συμπληρώστε
Wordform Details
Translation: completefill insupplement
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
second-personpluralimperativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: συμπληρώνω
Translation: to complete; to fill in; to fill out; to supplement; to complement (verb)
Etymology: From the prefix συν- (syn-, meaning 'together, with') + πληρώνω (plirono, 'to fill, to pay'). The root πλήρης (pliris) means 'full, complete' and is cognate with English 'full' and 'plenty' through Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-. The compound literally means 'to fill together' or 'to make complete by filling.' This verb emphasizes the collaborative or additive nature of completion, distinguishing it from simple filling.
Example Usage
Παρακαλώ συμπληρώστε τη φόρμα.
Please fill out the form.
Πρέπει να συμπληρώσω την αίτηση μέχρι αύριο.
I need to complete the application by tomorrow.
Συμπληρώνω την αίτηση για τη δουλειά.
I'm filling out the job application.
Πρέπει να συμπληρώσεις όλα τα κενά.
You need to fill in all the blanks.
Αυτό το βιβλίο συμπληρώνει την έρευνά μου.
This book complements my research.
Πρέπει να συμπληρώσω την αίτηση.
I need to fill out the application.
Συμπλήρωσε τα στοιχεία σου εδώ.
Fill in your details here.
Αυτές οι πληροφορίες συμπληρώνουν την έρευνά μας.
This information complements our research.
Πρέπει να συμπληρώσεις όλα τα στοιχεία σου.
You need to fill in all your details.
Η βιταμίνη C συμπληρώνει τη διατροφή μου.
Vitamin C supplements my diet.
Mnemonics
- Think 'symphony + complete' - like musicians coming together to complete a full orchestra
- Remember 'sym-' (together) + 'pliro' (fill) = filling together to make complete
Synonyms
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in administrative contexts when filling out forms, applications, or documents. Also frequently used in educational settings when completing assignments or exercises. In business contexts, often refers to supplementing information or completing requirements.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: πληρώνω means 'to pay' while συμπληρώνω means 'to complete/fill in'. The prefix συν- changes the meaning from payment to completion.
This word:
Συμπληρώνω τη φόρμα.
I fill out the form.
Confused word:
Πληρώνω το λογαριασμό.
I pay the bill.
Notes: Both come from the same root but have completely different meanings in modern usage
Mnemonic: συμπληρώνω has 'συν-' prefix = completing together; πληρώνω alone = paying money