Glossary entry

Greek term or phrase:

κοσέυω

English translation:

run fast/speed

Added to glossary by Evi Prokopi (X)
Jun 22, 2007 12:04
16 yrs ago
Greek term

κοσέυω

Greek to English Other Folklore Proverb
Hi,

It’s in the proverb:
“Αγάλια-αγάλια κόσευε, αν θέλεις να προφτάσεις.”

Any idea of the derivation, by any chance?

Many thanks,

Simon
Proposed translations (English)
5 +2 run fast/speed
Change log

Jun 27, 2007 16:16: Evi Prokopi (X) Created KOG entry

Discussion

Evi Prokopi (X) Jun 27, 2007:
Why don't you close the question? :)

Proposed translations

+2
11 mins
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run fast/speed

http://www.e-ionia.gr/main.php?p_id=2&i_id=3&cat=8&page=726&...

to run fast. It comes from an Ioanian island (the one where I am from!)

For all the verbs you can use, check http://www.in.gr/dictionary/lookup.asp?Word=�����&x=0&y=0
Peer comment(s):

agree Costas Zannis : Σπεύδε βραδέως.
2 mins
Ακριβώς! :)
agree Vicky Papaprodromou
1 hr
Ευχαριστώ, Βίκυ!
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