φυλάσσω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Hellenic *pʰuláťťō, the same source as φῠ́λᾰξ (phúlax, watcher, guard). Further etymology is unknown.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

φῠλᾰ́σσω (phulássō)

  1. (transitive) to watch, guard, protect, defend
  2. (transitive) to lie in wait, ambush
  3. (transitive) to watch for, wait for
  4. (transitive) to maintain, preserve, cherish
  5. to be on guard against; to shun, avoid
  6. (intransitive, middle) to take heed, take care, be on guard
  7. (transitive, middle) to keep in mind, remember

Inflection

References


Greek

Alternative forms

Verb

φυλάσσω (fylásso) (simple past φύλαξα, passive φυλάγομαι)

  1. guard, protect
  2. guard, watch over
  3. be on sentry duty
  4. be "it" in hide and seek (the children's game)

Conjugation

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See also

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