ενδιατρίβω

See also: ἐνδιατρίβω

Greek

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἐνδιατρίβω (endiatríbō). Morphgologically, εν- (in) +‎ δια- (through) +‎ τρίβω (grate, grind).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /en.ðiaˈtɾi.vo/, /en.ði̯aˈtɾi.vo/
  • Hyphenation: εν‧δι‧α‧τρί‧βω

Verb

ενδιατρίβω • (endiatrívo) (past ενδιέτριψα, passive —)

  1. (formal) to spend time at a certain place
  2. (formal) to spend time studying a certain subject
    Synonym: καταγίνομαι (katagínomai)

Conjugation