λύνω

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λῡ́ω (lū́ō).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlino/
• Hyphenation: λύ‧νω

Verb

λύνω • (lýno) (simple past έλυσα, passive λύνομαι)

1. untie, unbind, undo, unbuckle

   Λύνω τα κορδόνια μου. ― Lýno ta kordónia mou. ― I untie my laces.

2. release

   Λύνω το σκύλο. ― Lýno to skýlo. ― I release the dog.

   Λύνω το χειρόφρενο. ― Lýno to cheirófreno. ― I release the handbrake.

3. solve

   Λύνω την εξίσωση. ― Lýno tin exísosi. ― I solve the equation.

   Λύνω σταυρόλεξο. ― Lýno stavrólexo. ― I solve the crossword.

4. break, terminate, end

   Λύνω τα μάγια. ― Lýno ta mágia. ― I break the spell.

   Λύνω τη σιωπή. ― Lýno ti siopí. ― I end the silence.

5. dismantle, strip down