ανασαίνω

Greek

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek ἀνασαίνω (anasaínō), from earlier ἀνεσαίνω (anesaínō), from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́νεσῐς (ắnesĭs, loosening, relaxation) + -αίνω (-aínō). By surface analysis, άνεση (ánesi) +‎ -αίνω (-aíno).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.na.ˈse.no/
  • Hyphenation: α‧να‧σαί‧νω

Verb

ανασαίνω • (anasaíno) (past ανάσανα, passive —)

  1. to breathe, sigh
    Synonym: αναπνέω (anapnéo)
  2. (figuratively) to sigh with relief

Conjugation

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