konvojo

Esperanto

Etymology

Derived from Latin *conviare (literally “go together on the road”), from assimilated form of con- (“with, together”) +‎ via (“way, road”). Compare French convoi, German Konvoi, Russian конво́й (konvój), and Polish konwój.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [konˈvojo]
• Rhymes: -ojo
• Hyphenation: kon‧vo‧jo

Noun

konvojo (accusative singular konvojon, plural konvojoj, accusative plural konvojojn)

1. convoy (group of vehicles)

   Coordinate term: karavano

   La konvojo suferis surprizatakon de malamikaj trupoj.

   The convoy suffered a surprise attack by enemy forces.

Derived terms

• konvoji