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διαλέγομαι

διαλέγομαι

Ancient Greek

Verb

διαλέγομαι (dialégomai)

  1. I converse, hold a discussion, debate, argue.
  2. (philosophy) I practise dialectic, elicit conclusions.
  3. (late) I lecture, discourse.
  4. I speak articulately, write in prose, use a dialect or language.
  5. (euphemistic, Attic) I have intercourse.
  6. I have dealings (with someone).

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Greek

Etymology 1

Passive voice of διαλέγω (dialégo)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ðʝalˈeɣome]

Verb

διαλέγομαι (dialégomai) (simple past διαλέχτηκα, active form διαλέγω, passive)

  1. be chosen, be selected
Conjugation

This verb needs an inflection-table template.

Synonyms
  • επιλέγομαι (epilégomai)

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek διαλέγομαι (dialégomai)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ðialˈeɣome]

Verb

διαλέγομαι (dialégomai) (simple past διαλέχτηκα, deponent)

  1. discuss
Conjugation

This verb needs an inflection-table template.

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