See also: ἄρχω

Greek edit

Etymology edit

Learnedly, from Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈar.xo/
  • Hyphenation: άρ‧χω

Verb edit

άρχω (árcho) (passive άρχομαι) found only in the present tense

  1. (formal, archaic) to rule, exercise power, govern
    1. (intransitive)
      Άρχει με σιδερένια πυγμή.Árchei me siderénia pygmí.She/He rules with an iron fist.
    2. (transitive) [+genitive]
      Άρχει του κόμματος με σιδερένια πυγμή.Árchei tou kómmatos me siderénia pygmí.She/He rules the party with an iron fist.
  2. (formal, archaic, passive voice) to begin

Conjugation edit

Related terms edit

  • and see: αρχή f (archí, beginning; authority)

Further reading edit