ΟΣΦΡΑΙΝΩ, οσφραινω
OSPHRAINŌ, osphrainō
Sounds Like: os-FRAI-no
Translations: to smell, to perceive by smell, to inhale
From the root: ΟΣΦΡΑΙΝΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a verb meaning 'to smell' or 'to perceive by smell'. It describes the act of using one's nose to detect odors, or to inhale a scent. It can be used in contexts where someone is actively smelling something, or simply experiencing a smell.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G3744 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΟΣΦΡΑΙΝΕΤΑΙ — he smells, she smells, it smells, he perceives by smell, she perceives by smell, it perceives by smell
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