# γίνομαι/ginomai This word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action. * This word means to begin to exist. * It sometimes is used to talk about a person being born. * This word means to acquire certain characteristics. * This word is used to talk about a new action or event or situation happening. * This word is used to talk about a person or thing becoming part of or moving into a situation. * This word means to belong to someone.