ρωτάω

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Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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ρωτώ (rotó) + -άω (-áo). From Byzantine Greek (ἐ)ρωτῶ ((e)rōtô, ask) + -άω (-áo), from Ancient Greek ἐρωτῶ (erōtô, ask) contracted form of ἐρωτάω (erōtáō).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɾoˈta.o/
  • Hyphenation: ρω‧τά‧ω

Verb

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ρωτάω (rotáo) / ρωτώ (imperfect ρωτούσα/ρώταγα, past ρώτησα, passive ρωτιέμαι, p‑past ρωτήθηκα, ppp ρωτημένος)

  1. to ask (about)
    Σε ρωτώ μία ερώτηση.
    Se rotó mía erótisi.
    I am asking you a question.
  2. to enquire (UK), inquire (US)
  3. to question
    Τον ρώτησα για την δουλειά του.
    Ton rótisa gia tin douleiá tou.
    I questioned him about his job.

Conjugation

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