μιλώ

Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek ὁμιλῶ (homilô), from ὅμιλος (hómilos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [miˈlo]
  • Hyphenation: μι‧λώ

Verb

μιλώ • (miló) (simple past μίλησα, passive μιλιέμαι)

  1. (most senses) speak, talk
    Ας μιλάμε στον ενικό! ― As miláme ston enikó! ― Let's talk in the singular!
    Μιλάτε αγγλικά; ― Miláte angliká? ― Do you speak English?
  2. (intransitive, in passive) have friendly relations, be on speaking terms
    Για κάποιο λόγο, δε μιλιούνται μεταξύ τους. ― Gia kápoio lógo, de milioúntai metaxý tous. ― For some reason, they don't have friendly relations.

Conjugation

Derived terms

† The 2nd person singular form is familiar and informal, used with family, friends, children and younger people — the plural is formal and polite, it is used with strangers and to give respect. (see:: T-V distinction)
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