The Greek word for to read is
διαβάζω
Translations for to read and their definitions
| διαβάζω | |
| 1. v. read (look at and interpret letters or other information that is written) | |
| Μην τον ενοχλείς όταν διαβάζει. - Don't bother him when he's reading. | |
| Στις διακοπές μου, διάβασα τρία μυθιστορήματα. - On my holidays, I read three novels. | |
| 2. v. be able to read, be literate | |
| Ο παππούς δεν πήγε σχολείο και γι’ αυτό δεν διαβάζει. - Grandad didn't go to school and that's why he can't read. | |
| 3. v. study (review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them) | |
| Έχω πονοκέφαλο και δε θα διαβάσω απόψε. - I've a headache and won't be studying tonight. | |
| 4. v. coach, instruct (help to study) | |
| Η αδερφή μου με διαβάζει στη μουσική. - My sister is coaching me in music. | |
| 5. v. read (be able to recognise or interpret) | |
| Διάβασα την αλήθεια στα μάτια της. - I read the truth in her eyes. | |
| διαβάζω τις σκέψεις κάποιου - to read someone's thoughts | |
| 6. v. read (speak aloud words, especially during service) | |
| Ο παπάς διαβάζει τα Ευαγγέλια. - The priest reads the Gospels. | |
| 7. v. bless, exorcize (to confer blessing upon or rid of demons) | |
| Ήρθε ο παπάς να διαβάσει τον άρρωστο. - The priest came to bless the sick person. |
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