αιχμαλωτίζω

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek αἰχμαλωτίζω (aikhmalōtízō). By surface analysis, αιχμαλωσία (aichmalosía) +‎ -ίζω (-ízo).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ex.ma.loˈti.zo/
  • Hyphenation: αιχ‧μα‧λω‧τί‧ζω
  • Old Hyphenation: αι‧χμα‧λω‧τί‧ζω

Verb

αιχμαλωτίζω • (aichmalotízo) (past αιχμαλώτισα, passive αιχμαλωτίζομαι)

  1. to capture, take prisoner
  2. (figuratively) to captivate, fascinate
    Η μουσική αυτή αιχμαλωτίζει τον ακροατή.
    I mousikí aftí aichmalotízei ton akroatí.
    This music captivates the listener.

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