χάνω

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Greek

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek χάνω (khánō), developed from ἔχασα (ékhasa), ἐχάσα (ekhása), from the Koine Greek aorist *ἐχάωσα (*ekháōsa) (infinitive χαῶσαι (khaôsai)) of a root *χαώνω (*khaṓnō), from the verb χαόω (khaóō), χαῶ (khaô), from Ancient Greek χάος (kháos). Cognate with Mariupol Greek хану (xanu).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxa.no/
  • Hyphenation: χά‧νω

Verb

χάνω (cháno) (past έχασα, passive χάνομαι, p‑past χάθηκα, ppp χαμένος)

  1. to lose
    Έχασα ξανά τα κλειδιά.Échasa xaná ta kleidiá.I lost the keys again.
    Η ομάδα μας έχασε στον ημιτελικό.I omáda mas échase ston imitelikó.Our team lost in the semifinal.
    Έχασες τον ύπνο σου.Échases ton ýpno sou.You lost your sleep.
  2. to miss, not have
    Θα χάσει το τρένο.Tha chásei to tréno.He will miss the train.

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