ξανα-

Greek

Etymology

See ξανά (xaná).

Prefix

ξανα- • (xana-)

1. re- (used before both nouns and verbs to indicate repetition)

Usage notes

• ξανα- is highly productive, to the point of being almost grammaticalized — almost any verb can have ξανα- applied, especially in colloquial speech. Notable incorrect usages in colloquial speech include applying it in verbs or nouns that already have ανα- as prefix already indicating repetition.