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ξέρω
know /ˈkse.ro/
verb#20744 most common
Also: be aware of, understand, recognize
Example sentences
Ξέρω τον Γιάννη.
I know Giannis.
Ξέρεις πού είναι το σχολείο;
Do you know where the school is?
Ξέρουμε ότι η Ελλάδα είναι όμορφη χώρα.
We know that Greece is a beautiful country.
Δεν ξέρω αν θα έρθει στη γιορτή.
I don't know if he will come to the celebration.
Ξέρετε πώς να φτιάξετε αυτή τη συνταγή;
Do you know how to make this recipe?
Ξέρω ότι η εργασία σας είναι πολύ σημαντική.
I know that your work is very important.
Conjugation
| Present Active | Simple Past Active | Simple Future Active | Perfect Active | Present Passive | Simple Past Passive | Simple Future Passive | Perfect Passive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1sg | ξέρω | ήξερα | θα ξέρω | έχω ξέρει | None | None | None | None |
| 2sg | ξέρεις | ήξερες | θα ξέρεις | έχεις ξέρει | None | None | None | None |
| 3sg | ξέρει | ήξερε | θα ξέρει | έχει ξέρει | None | None | None | None |
| 1pl | ξέρουμε | ήξεραμε | θα ξέρουμε | έχουμε ξέρει | None | None | None | None |
| 2pl | ξέρετε | ήξερατε | θα ξέρετε | έχετε ξέρει | None | None | None | None |
| 3pl | ξέρουν | ήξεραν | θα ξέρουν | έχουν ξέρει | None | None | None | None |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ξέρω' meaning 'know' traces its origins to the Ancient Greek verb 'ξένος' (xénos), which originally meant 'strange' or 'foreign'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the idea of knowing or being familiar with something. This semantic shift is reflected in the transition from the concept of foreignness to familiarity and knowledge.
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