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detain in Greek

detain in Greek is καθυστερώ, κρατώ, κατάσχω — detain means to officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.

detain in Greek

καθυστερώ
verb
Pronounced: kathystero
(transitive) To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
κρατώ
verb
Pronounced: krato
(transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.
κατάσχω
verb
Pronounced: katascho
(transitive) To seize goods for official purposes.

What does "detain" mean?

  1. verb To officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
    "Police detained the suspect for questioning."
  2. verb To delay someone or keep them from moving on.
    "Sorry to detain you — I just have one more question."
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detain in a sentence

  • Police detained the suspect for questioning.
  • Sorry to detain you — I just have one more question.

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What is "detain" in Greek?

"detain" in Greek is καθυστερώ, κρατώ, κατάσχω. detain means: To officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.

How do you pronounce καθυστερώ?

"detain" in Greek is καθυστερώ, pronounced "kathystero".

How do you use "detain" in a sentence?

Example: "Police detained the suspect for questioning." In Greek, "detain" is καθυστερώ, κρατώ, κατάσχω.

Are there other ways to say "detain" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "detain": καθυστερώ, κρατώ, κατάσχω.

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