Kilo Lingo

/eksiˈxiɾ/

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Translation

to demand, to require

Word origin

From Latin exigere ('to drive out, to demand'), from ex ('out') plus agere ('to drive, to do'). The same root gives English 'exact' and 'exigent'.

Origin
Latin
Root
exigere
English cognates
exact, exigent

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (g>j)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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The workers are demanding a fairer wage.

mucha .

This job requires a lot of patience and attention.

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You cannot demand respect if you do not respect others.

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How dare you demand so much without giving anything in return?

: paguen .

The law is clear: it requires everyone to pay their taxes.

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This word is part of lesson 60.