παρακωλύω

Greek

Etymology

From παρα- +‎ κωλύω (“hinder”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.ra.koˈli.o/
  • Hyphenation: πα‧ρα‧κω‧λύ‧ω

Verb

παρακωλύω • (parakolýo) (past παρακώλυσα, passive παρακωλύομαι)

  1. to hinder, impede, obstruct, prevent
    Synonyms: παρεμποδίζω (parempodízo), κωλύω (kolýo)
    Το εμπόδιο παρακωλύει τη διέλευση των αυτοκινήτων.
    To empódio parakolýei ti diélefsi ton aftokiníton.
    The barrier prevents the passing of cars (cars from passing).

Conjugation

  • κωλυσιεργώ (kolysiergó, “prevent by prolonging”)
  • παρακώλυση f (parakólysi, “hindrance”)
  • and see: κωλύω (kolýo, “hinder”)
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