γιγνώσκω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • I am aware of; I perceive, observe, know, learn
  • (in prose) I observe, form a judgment, judge, determine, think
  • I know carnally, have sex with

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-European *ǵiǵneh₃-, *ǵneh₃- (know, recognize).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵneh₃-

Gloss

know, recognize

Concept
Semantic Field

Cognition

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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