φθάνω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

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Verb

φθάνω (phthánō)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) to come or do, first or before others
  2. (transitive) to be beforehand with, overtake, anticipate (with accusative person)
  3. (intransitive) to come or act first

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Greek: φτάνω (ftáno)

Further reading

Greek

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfθa.no/
  • Hyphenation: φθά‧νω

Verb

φθάνω (ftháno) (past έφθασα, passive —)

  1. (more formal) Alternative form of φτάνω (ftáno)

Conjugation

Derived terms

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