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 collision
    Examples:
    • 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 to
    Examples:
    • 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.

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