σκίζω

Greek (Cypriot)

verb
Definitions
  • slit, tear, cleave, sliver, split
  • (colloquial) win, triumph
  • (figuratively) traverse, cross, go across
  • (colloquial) bust one's bust my butt, try very hard

Etymology

Inherited from σκίζω derived from Ancient Greek σχίζω (split, cut, I tear, I split, cleave).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σχίζω

Gloss

split, cut, I tear, I split, cleave

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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