γογγύζω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unclear. Compare Sanskrit गङ्गूयति (gaṅgūyati, to shout) and गुञ्जति (guñjati, to buzz, purr, hum).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

γογγύζω • (gongúzō)

(Ionic, Koine)
  1. to mutter, murmur, grumble
  2. to whisper

Inflection

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Greek

Etymology

From Hellenistic Koine Greek γογγύζω.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣoŋˈɟi.zo/
  • Hyphenation: γογ‧γύ‧ζω

Verb

γογγύζω (gongýzo) (simple past γόγγυσα, γόγγυξα, passive —)

  1. I bray
  2. (figuratively) I shout, I speak very loudly, especially out of anger

Conjugation

  • αγόγγυστος (agóngystos, uncomplaining)
  • γογγυσμός m (gongysmós, muttering)
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