ΕΝΑΥΟΙΕΝ, εναυοιεν
ENAUOIEN, enauoien
Sounds Like: eh-NAH-oo-ee-en
Translations: they might kindle, they might light, they might ignite
From the root: ΕΝΑΥΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is the third person plural, aorist active optative form of the verb 'ενάω' (enáo) or 'ενάυω' (enaúō), which means 'to kindle' or 'to light'. The optative mood expresses a wish, possibility, or potential action, often translated with 'might' or 'may'. Therefore, 'εναυοιεν' means 'they might kindle' or 'they might light'. It describes a potential action of a group of people.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Optative, Third Person, Plural
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- ἘΝΑΥΟΙΕΝ — they might kindle, they might light, they might set on fire
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