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δύναμαι

Vocabulary form: 
δύναμαι
Definition: 

I am able

Erasmian: 
Modern: 
Frequency: 
210
GK: 
1538
Cognates: 

A dynamo is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It is used metaphorically of a person with a lot of energy.

Mnemonics: 

"Do" is the first syllable of duvnamai; so if I can do it, I am able and powerful

Mnemonics

Submitted by faith.peters on Mon, 2020-09-28 20:28

dunamai as in 'duh I am able'

Biblical Concordance

Revelation 15:8 and the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could (edynato | ἐδύνατο | imperf pass ind 3 sg) enter the temple until the seven plagues from the seven angels had run their course.

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