καταστρέφω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From κατα- (kata-) +‎ στρέφω (stréphō).

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Verb

καταστρέφω (katastréphō)

  1. (transitive) to turn down, bring down, subdue

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Greek

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek καταστρέφω. Morphologically from κατα- (against-) +‎ στρέφω (turn).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.taˈstɾe.fo/
  • Hyphenation: κα‧τα‧στρέ‧φω

Verb

καταστρέφω (katastréfo) (past κατέστρεψα/κατάστρεψα, passive καταστρέφομαι)

  1. to destroy, ruin, wreck
    Αν φάω κάτι απαγορευμένο, καταστρέφω τη δίαιτα μου;
    An fáo káti apagorevméno, katastréfo ti díaita mou?
    If I eat something which isn't allowed, will I ruin my diet?
  2. to deface
  3. (figuratively) to destroy (reputation, etc)

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Further reading

  • καταστρέφωΛεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής , 1998, by the "Triantafyllidis" Foundation.