αγιάζω

Etymology
From Hellenistic from the.

Pronunciation 1
In formal speech α-γι-α- stem pronounced in three syllables

Verb

 * 1)  to consecrate, bless, sprinkle with holy water
 * 2)  to be canonised, made a saint

Derived terms
α-γι-α- pronounced as three syllables

Pronunciation 2
In informal speech α-για- stem pronounced with synizesis in two syllables

Verb

 * 1)  to bless, sprinkle with holy water
 * 2)  to earn one's wings
 * 3)  to lose weight, become very thin
 * 1)  to lose weight, become very thin

Derived terms
α-για- pronounced with two syllables

Related terms
Both pronunciations