Vocabulary Form
δύναμαι
Definition

I am powerful, am able

Root
δυνα
Frequency
210
GK
1538
Forms
(ἠδυνάμην), δυνήσομαι, -, -, -, ἠδυνήθην or ἠδυνάσθην
Cognates

A dynamo is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It is used metaphorically of a person with a lot of energy.

Mnemonics

"Do" is the first syllable of duvnamai;so if I can do it, I am able and powerful

Biblical Concordance

Revelation 15:8 and the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could (edynato | ἐδύνατο | imperf pass ind 3 sg) enter the temple until the seven plagues from the seven angels had run their course.