παραδέχομαι (paradékhome)
English: admit
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About παραδέχομαι
As a verb, παραδέχομαι is in the Present tense, in the Indicative mood, and the Passive voice. Learning to use this verb in various contexts will enhance your fluency.
Pronunciation
Hyphenation: πα‧ρα‧δέ‧χο‧μαι
Definitions & Examples
- verb:(transitive) to admit, accept, concede, allow (confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance)Examples:
- Επιτέλους παραδέχτηκε ότι την αγαπάει.Epitélous paradéchtike óti tin agapáei.
- At last he admitted that he loved her.
- verb:to recognise (as able or skilled), take one's hat off toExamples:
- Στη μαγειρική τον παραδέχομαι· είναι αξεπέραστος.Sti mageirikí ton paradéchomai; eínai axepérastos.
- As far as cooking is concerned, I take my hat off to him; he's unsurpassed.