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ξεκινώ — meaning in English

xekino

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English meaning

start verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.

Senses

ξεκινώ is used for these senses in English:

fire up (intransitive) Of an engine or similar, to start.
start (transitive) To disturb and set in motion; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee.

start — full definition

verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.
verb To get an engine or machine running.
verb To jerk or flinch suddenly from surprise or fear.
noun The beginning point of something, such as an activity, race, or period of time.

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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

ανάβω εκκινώ ενεργοποιώ εκτελώ τρέχω αναφλέγω διεγείρω πυροδοτώ αρχή ξεκίνημα αφετηρία εκκίνηση