δείκνυμι

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (to show, point out) + -νῡμῐ (-nūmi), from Proto-Indo-European *-néwti. Cognates include Latin dīcō, Sanskrit दिशति (diśáti) and Old English tǣċan (English teach).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

δείκνῡμῐ (deíknūmi)

  1. I show, point out [+dative = to someone]
  2. I bring to light, display, portray, represent
  3. I make known, explain, teach, prove

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