γύρω

Greek

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek γύρω (gúrō), from γύρος (gúros) (accusative γύρωθεν (gúrōthen)).

Adverb

γύρω • (gýro)

1. around, close by (in the locality of)
2. around, approximately

   γύρω στα 2 κιλά ― gýro sta 2 kilá ― about 2 kilos

3. around

   Η γη γυρίζει γύρω από τον ήλιο.

   I gi gyrízei gýro apó ton ílio.

   The Earth goes around the Sun.

Related terms

• γύρος m (gýros, “perimeter, doner kebab, tour”)
• γύρω σε (gýro se, “around, about”) (surrounded by)
• γύρω από (gýro apó, “around, about”) (surrounded by)