στάζω (stázo)

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Linguistic Information

Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular

About στάζω

As a verb, στάζω 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

IPA: ˈsta.zo
Hyphenation: στά‧ζω

Definitions & Examples

  • verb:
    (transitive) to drip, dribble, trickle (fall one drop at a time or slowly steadily)
    Examples:
    • Έσταξε λίγο κονιάκ στο τσάι της.Éstaxe lígo koniák sto tsái tis.
    • She dripped a little cognac into her tea.
  • verb:
    (transitive) to leak, drip, (of nose, eyes etc) be runny
    Examples:
    • Πρέπει να καλέσουμε τον υδραυλικό, στάζει ο νεροχύτης.Prépei na kalésoume ton ydravlikó, stázei o nerochýtis.
    • We'll have to call the plumber, the sink is leaking.
  • verb:
    (colloquial, idiomatic) to cross someone's palm, cough up (pay for)
    Examples:
    • Στάξε μου πριν σου πω πληροφορίες!Stáxe mou prin sou po pliroforíes!
    • Cough up before I tell you any information!

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Derived Terms

  • έχω (écho (kápoion) mi stáxei kai mi vréxei)"Grek"
  • στάζω (stázo)"Grek"
  • στάζω (stázo)"Grek"
  • στάζω (stázo)"Grek"