Aristotle and Heidegger concerning the apophantic function of logos

This paper analyzes the existential interpretation of language that Heidegger develops in 34 of Being and Time. There, Heidegger shows the possibility of using the Greek term lambda omicron gamma omicron zeta in order to signify the meaning of German word Rede. The examination refers a fortiori to a 7 B where the philosopher proposes, among other aspects, the translation of lambda o gamma omicron sigma by "saying", whose primary function is designated by the verb alpha pi omicron phi alpha iota nu epsilon sigma theta alpha iota. Heidegger appeals to the authority of Aristotle as a source that has thematized such "saying" as alpha pi o phi alpha nu sigma iota sigma. Consequently, the first chapters of De Interpretatione will be considered in order to recognize the limits and scope of the Heideggerian understanding regarding the definition that the Stagirite attributes to the concept of lambda o gamma omicron sigma alpha pi omicron phi alpha nu tau iota kappa o zeta.