προσκρούω (proskroúo)
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About προσκρούω
As a verb, προσκρούω 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: προσ‧κρού‧ω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:to knock against, have a collisionExamples:
- Το πλοίο προσέκρουσε στην προβλήτα του λιμανιού.To ploío prosékrouse stin provlíta tou limanioú.
- The ship hit the pier of the port.
- verb:(figuratively) to face an obstacle to be contrary toExamples:
- Ο νόμος αυτός προσκρούει στις επιταγές του συντάγματος.O nómos aftós proskroúei stis epitagés tou syntágmatos.
- This law is contrary to the orders of the constitution.