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γερνάω — meaning in English

gernao

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English meaning

age noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.

Senses

γερνάω is used for these senses in English:

age (intransitive) To grow aged; to become old or older; to show marks of age.
get on (slang) To do drugs; to get drunk; to buy drugs; to regularly use drugs.

age — full definition

noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
noun A particular period in history, especially one with distinct characteristics.
noun A long, often exaggerated, period of time.
verb To grow older, or to show signs of growing older.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

γηρατειά ηλικία εποχή γενιά γερνώ ανεβαίνω μπαίνω