ΚΑΠΤΩ, καπτω
KAPTŌ, kaptō
Sounds Like: KAP-toh
Translations: dig, dig down, demolish, raze, tear down, destroy
From the root: ΚΑΠΤΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the action of digging or excavating, often with the intent to demolish or destroy. It can refer to tearing down structures like walls or buildings, implying a complete destruction from the ground up.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative, First Person Singular
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From the same root
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- ΚΑΠΤΕΙΝ — to dig, to dig up, to excavate
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