σχηματίζω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σχῆμα (skhêma) +‎ -ίζω (-ízō).

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Verb

σχημᾰτῐ́ζω (skhēmatízō)

  1. (intransitive) assume a certain form, shape, posture or position
  2. (transitive) shape, fashion, arrange, give a certain form to
  3. (transitive) dress up, deck out
  4. (middle voice) demean oneself, make a show of oneself
  5. (middle voice) pass off as, pretend to be

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Greek

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek σχηματίζω (skhēmatízō). Partially possibly a semantic loan from French former.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sçi.maˈti.zo/
  • Hyphenation: σχη‧μα‧τί‧ζω

Verb

σχηματίζω (schimatízo) (past σχημάτισα, passive σχηματίζομαι)

  1. to form, make, create, organize, shape
    Ο πρωθυπουργός δεν μπόρεσε να σχηματίσει κυβέρνηση.
    O prothypourgós den bórese na schimatísei kyvérnisi.
    The prime minister was unable to form a government.

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