# γινώσκω/ginōskō
This word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action. 

* This word can mean to know.

* This word can mean to understand or realize something. 

* This word can mean to acknowledge or recognize someone or something. 

* This word can mean to learn about something or someone.

* This word can mean to know a person in an intimate way.
    * When used this way, it talks about about a person having sexual intercourse with someone.


**Advice to translators**: This type of verb describes a state of being.