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βρίσκω
find /ˈvɾisko/
verbA1#200 most common
Also: discover, locate, come across
Example sentences
Βρίσκω το βιβλίο μου στο τραπέζι.
I find my book on the table.
Πού βρίσκεις τα κλειδιά σου;
Where do you find your keys?
Βρήκα μια ωραία ταινία στο διαδίκτυο.
I found a nice movie on the internet.
Βρίσκω πάντα χρόνο για να διαβάσω.
I always find time to read.
Ελπίζω να βρω την απάντηση στην ερώτηση.
I hope to find the answer to the question.
Βρήκα τον δρόμο για το σπίτι μου μετά από πολύ καιρό.
I found the way to my house after a long time.
Word family
εύρημαfinding
ευρίσκωI find
ευρετικόςfinding, exploratory
ευρεσιτεχνίαpatent (literally 'finding technique')
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'βρίσκω' meaning 'find' comes from the Ancient Greek 'εὑρίσκω' (heurískō), which also means 'find'. Over time, the initial 'εὑ-' sound evolved into 'βρ-' in Modern Greek. This transformation is a result of phonetic changes in the Greek language over centuries.
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