φοράω
foraō
The Greek verb for 'wear' (to have on clothes or accessories) is φοράω (foraō).
φοράω is used to describe the act of wearing clothing, accessories or other items on the body.
Meaning: to have on (clothes or accessories) (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the present indicative tense, the verb changes based on the subject: φοράω means 'I wear', φοράς means 'you wear' (singular) and φοράει means 'he/she/it wears'.
How do you pronounce it?
foraō
Did you know?
- The root of φοράω is shared with the word φόρος, meaning 'tribute' or 'tax', because a tax was originally something 'borne' or 'carried' to a ruler.
- In Greek, the same root used in φοράω is found in the word φορέας, which means 'carrier' or 'vector' in a scientific context.
- The verb φοράω is actually a 'frequentative' version of the more basic verb φέρω, which means 'to carry' or 'to bear'.
Examples in context
- Συνήθως δε φοράω γραβάτα.I usually don't wear a tie.This sentence is useful for describing how often you wear a tie with the form φοράω.Tatoeba #5591920 by Zeus, translation #2544389 by CK
- Το χειμώνα φοράω χοντρά καλσόν.In winter, I wear thick pantyhose.This sentence is useful for describing what you wear in winter with the form φοράω.Tatoeba #2421635 by mululatv, translation #9711318 by Nylez
- Σκοπός μου δεν είναι να φοράω την κουκούλα συνέχεια. Σκοπός μου είναι να την βγάλω όταν δεν θα έχω λόγο να τη φοράω.My aim isn't to wear the hood continuously. My aim is to take it off when I don't have reason to wear it.This sentence is useful for discussing the purpose of wearing or removing a hood with the form φοράω.Tatoeba #9392836 by lefterav, translation #10060661 by Nylez
- Φοράω ένα μαύρο παντελόνι σήμερα.I'm wearing black pants today.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dimitris and Maria are deciding what to wear for a party.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤι θα φοράω στο πάρτι απόψε;Ti tha forao sto parti apoxe?What will I be wearing to the party tonight?
- Μαρία MariaΦοράω το μπλε μου φόρεμα, εσύ βάλε πουκάμισο.Forao to mple mou forema, esy vale poukamiso.I am wearing my blue dress, you wear a shirt.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα φοράω και το μαύρο μου σακάκι;Tha forao kai to mavro mou sakaki?Will I be wearing my black jacket too?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, θα δείχνει πολύ καλό πάνω σου.Nai, tha deixnei poly kalo pano sou.Yes, it will look very good on you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries φοράω, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
