χειρίζομαι (khirízome)

English: handle

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Linguistic Information

Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular

About χειρίζομαι

As a verb, χειρίζομαι 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: χει‧ρί‧ζο‧μαι

Definitions & Examples

  • verb:
    to wield
  • verb:
    to operate (machine, device, etc.)
  • verb:
    to handle, to deal with (to take action with respect to)
  • verb:
    to handle, to deal with, to treat (to handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject)
    Examples:
    • Near-synonym: πραγματεύομαι (pragmatévomai)