Greek

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Etymology

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Learnedly, from the ancient 3rd person singular ἐκοιμήθη (ekoimḗthē), of passive aorist ἐκοιμήθην (ekoimḗthēn, slept) of the verb κοιμάω (koimáō).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.ciˈmi.θi/
  • Hyphenation: ε‧κοι‧μή‧θη

Verb

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εκοιμήθη (ekoimíthi)

  1. (formal, euphemistic, Christianity) (of saints, holy men, nuns, and church officials) died, passed away
  2. corresponding to Modern 3rd person singular simple past form of κοιμάμαι (koimámai, to sleep).: κοιμήθηκε (koimíthike).