Greek

Verb

κόβω • ‎(kóvo) ‎(simple past έκοψα, passive form κόβομαι)

1. cut, chop, divide, carve, slice (into parts)

   Πότε θα κόψουμε την πρωτοχρονιάτικη πίτα;‎

   Póte tha kópsoume tin protochroniátiki píta?

   When shall we cut the New Year pie?

2. cut, trim, prune (reduce by cutting)

   Το κείμενο είναι πολύ μεγάλο, να κόψουμε κάτι.‎

   To keímeno eínai polý megálo, na kópsoume káti.

   There is too much text, we need to cut something.

3. take a shortcut, cut
4. cut (pack of playing cards)
5. cut, quit (cigarettes, gambling)
6. drop-out, quit (school, course)

   Έκοψε τάξεις του.‎ ― Ékopse táxeis tou. ― He cut his classes.

7. strike, mint (coins and medals)
8. interrupt, cut short, cut off (conversation)

Conjugation

Synonyms

• (interrupt): διακότω ‎(diakóto)

Derived terms