τυλίγω
tylígo/tiˈli.ɣo/
The English verb 'wrap' translates to Greek as τυλίγω (tylígo).
τυλίγω is used to mean to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc.
Meaning: to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form τυλίγω is the first-person singular present indicative, meaning 'I wrap'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tiˈli.ɣo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The structure of τυλίγω was influenced by the model of the verb ανοίγω, which means 'to open', creating a linguistic mirror between 'opening' and 'wrapping'.
- In a modern Greek kitchen, you might use τυλίγω when describing the process of making 'dolmades', where you wrap grape leaves around a filling.
- In Greek, if someone is 'wrapping' their words or speaking indirectly, they might use a variation of this root to describe a convoluted or 'twisted' way of talking.
Examples in context
- Παρακαλώ τυλίξτε αυτό το δώρο.Please wrap this gift.
- Παρακαλώ συσκευάστε αυτό το δέμα.Please package this parcel.
- Τυλίγω το δώρο με χαρτί.Tyligo to doro me harti.I am wrapping the gift with paper.
- Τυλίγω το ψωμί σε πετσέτα.Tyligo to psomi se petseta.I am wrapping the bread in a towel.
- Τυλίγω το αντικείμενο προσεκτικά.Tyligo to antikeimeno prosektika.I am wrapping the object carefully.
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are preparing presents for a party.
- Νίκος NikosΑναστασία, μπορώ να τυλίγω το βιβλίο;Anastasia, boro na tyligo to vivlio?Anastasia, can I wrap the book?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, Νίκο, τυλίγω το με το κόκκινο χαρτί.Nai, Niko, tyligo to me to kokkino charti.Yes, Nikos, wrap it with the red paper.
- Νίκος NikosΠού είναι η κορδέλα;Pou einai i kordela?Where is the ribbon?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πάνω στο τραπέζι.Einai pano sto trapezi.It is on the table.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wrap” translations and entries τυλίγω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τυλίγω, CC BY-SA 4.0.
