διαμηνύω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

δῐᾰ- (through) + μηνύω (disclose, inform).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

δῐᾰμηνῠ́ω • (diamēnúō)

(Koine) and Mediaeval
  1. point out clearly

Greek

Etymology

From Hellenistic and Mediaeval Byzantine Greek διαμηνύω. Morphologically, from δια- (through) + μηνύω (the ancient sense 'inform').

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ðia.miˈni.o/
  • Hyphenation: δι‧α‧μη‧νύ‧ω

Verb

διαμηνύω (diaminýo) (simple past διεμήνυσα, διαμήνυσα, passive διαμηνύομαι)

  1. (formal) forward, convey, pass on a message, report
    O εισαγγελέας διεμήνυσε στον ανακριτή να διενεργήσει προκαταρκτική εξέταση.
    O eisangeléas diemínyse ston anakrití na dienergísei prokatarktikí exétasi.
    The prosecutor signalled to the examining magistrate to conduct a preliminary enquiry.
  2. (formal) forward message through someone else, have something announced

Conjugation

Synonyms

  • and see: μηνύω (minýo, sue, file complaint), μηνάω/μηνώ (mináo/minó, send message, order)
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