χόρτασαν
Wordform Details
Translation: to be satisfiedto have one's fill
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
thirdpersonpluralaoristactiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: χορταίνω
Translation: to be satisfied; to be full; to have enough; to satiate (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek χορτάζω (khortázō), which originally meant 'to feed with grass or hay' (χόρτος/khórtos meaning 'grass, hay'). The word evolved from describing animal feeding to human satiation. The root χόρτος is related to Latin hortus ('garden'), which gives us English words like 'horticulture'.
Example Usage
Χόρτασα, δεν μπορώ άλλο.
I'm full, I can't eat any more.
Δεν χορταίνω να τον ακούω.
I can't get enough of listening to him.
Έφαγα τόσο πολύ που χόρτασα.
I ate so much that I'm full.
Δεν χορταίνω να σε βλέπω.
I can't get enough of seeing you.
Χόρτασες από το φαγητό;
Are you full from the food?
Δεν έχω χορτάσει ακόμα.
I'm not satisfied yet.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'horticulture' (plant growing) - χορταίνω originally meant feeding with grass/plants.
- The 'χορτ-' sound resembles 'court' - imagine a royal court where everyone eats until they're completely satisfied.
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Synonyms
Cultural Context
In Greek culture, the concept of being satisfied with food is important, and this verb is commonly used in contexts of hospitality and sharing meals. The expression 'να χορτάσεις' (may you be satisfied) is a common wish when offering food to someone.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While χορταίνω means 'to be satisfied/full', χορεύω means 'to dance'. They sound similar but have completely different meanings.
Confused word:
Μου αρέσει να χορεύω.
I like to dance.
Notes: The confusion often happens because both words start with 'χορ-' and are common everyday verbs.
Mnemonic: χορταίνω has 'τα' in the middle - think 'ta-da, I'm full!' while χορεύω has 'ρε' - think 'rhythm' for dancing.
Explanation: χορταίνω means 'to be satisfied' while χωρίζω means 'to separate' or 'to divorce'. They look somewhat similar in writing.
Confused word:
Αποφάσισαν να χωρίσουν μετά από 10 χρόνια γάμου.
They decided to divorce after 10 years of marriage.
Notes: The stress falls on different syllables: χορΤΑΙνω vs χωΡΙζω.
Mnemonic: χορταίνω has 'ορτ' - think 'ορεκτικό' (appetizer) related to food, while χωρίζω has 'ωρ' - think 'away' for separation.