ρυθμίζω

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ῥυθμίζω (rhuthmízō, to bring into rhythm, to sort, to adjust), from Ancient Greek ῥυθμός (rhuthmós, rhythm, order, condition).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɾiˈθmizo/
  • Hyphenation: ρυ‧θμί‧ζω

Verb

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ρυθμίζω (rythmízo) active (past ρύθμισα, passive ρυθμίζομαι)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) to adjust, set, modify, tune, regulate (to change something, usually so as to correct it)
    Πρέπει να ρυθμίσω το ρολόι μου.Prépei na rythmíso to rolói mou.I have to adjust my watch.
    Ρύθμισα τον θερμοστάτη στους 18 βαθμούς.Rýthmisa ton thermostáti stous 18 vathmoús.I set the thermostat to 18 degrees.
    Αυτό το κάθισμα ρυθμίζεται'.Aftó to káthisma rythmízetai.This seat is adjustable.
  2. (transitive, intransitive, figuratively) to organise, arrange, settle, sort out, fix (to correct something)
    ρυθμίζω τη ζωή μουrythmízo ti zoḯ mouto sort out one's life
    Θέλω να τον συναντήσω - μπορείς να το ρυθμίσεις;Thélo na ton synantíso - boreís na to rythmíseis;I want to meet him - can you sort it out/arrange it?
    Μη στεναχωριέσαι, όλα θα ρυθμιστούν.Mi stenachoriésai, óla tha rythmistoún.Don't worry, everything will work out (right).

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