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Find a verb and open its full tables or a matching example. Alternative spellings and separate active and passive headwords are included, along with some rare, formal and regional verbs.

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How to use a matching example
  1. Open the linked example and choose the tense you need.
  2. Follow its person endings: I, you, he/she/it, we, you, they.
  3. Check the stem of your own verb, especially in the simple past and simple future. Matching present endings alone do not establish every other form.

Full tables show the named verb itself. A pattern example shows another verb to compare with. A suggested pattern still needs checking.

For example, γράφω → έγραψα shows that both the stem and the ending can change. Read the guide to verb tables.

11,321 searchable headwords

αβανεύω

to defame, malign, slander, blacken

colloquial

Compare the active endings, with perfective -εψα / -έψω. Keep this verb’s own stem, augment and stress; regional variants can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ταξιδεύω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβανιάζομαι

Follow the middle/passive pattern of δαμάζομαι — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβανιάζω

to defame, malign, slander, blacken

colloquial

Use αβάνιαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αβάνιασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αβανιάσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.

Follow the active pattern of δαμάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αβανιάζω → αβάνιασα → θα αβανιάσω
Imperfect: αβάνιαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβαντάρομαι

Follow the middle/passive pattern of σερβίρομαι — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβαντάρω

to support, help (especially with advancement)

Follow the active pattern of παρκάρω — Conjugation I

Borrowed-verb family in -άρω. Compare the active endings and tense patterns. The imperfect and simple past can have alternative forms; not every verb uses every variant shown in the example.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβαντζάρω

to advance (payment), prepay, deposit; to exceed, have extra, be in excess

colloquial

Follow the active pattern of αμπαλάρω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβαντσάρω

alternative form of αβαντζάρω (avantzáro)

colloquial

Follow the active pattern of αμπαλάρω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβαράρω

to fend off, push away (to prevent vessels touching)

Use the active endings. Some past forms have -αρα and others -άρισα; the recorded alternatives for this verb appear below. The same form after θα can refer to an ongoing or a completed action, depending on context.

Follow the active pattern of γουστάρω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αβαράρω → αβάραρα, αβαράρισα → θα αβαράρω
Imperfect: αβάραρα, αβαράριζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβασκαίνω

alternative form of βασκαίνω (vaskaíno)

Follow the active pattern of ζεσταίνω — Conjugation I

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβγαταίνω

to increase (in size, weight, quantity, number, …)

colloquial

Active forms only. The present stem has -αίνω; the perfective stem has -ύνω. Keep the recorded stems and stress below.

Follow the active pattern of βαρύνω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αβγαταίνω → αβγάτυνα → θα αβγατύνω
Imperfect: αβγάταινα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβγατίζομαι

to be increased

Follow the middle/passive pattern of ορίζομαι — Conjugation I

Use the middle/passive column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, simple past and simple future stems.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβγατίζω

to increase (in size, weight, quantity, number, …)

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αβγατίζω → αβγάτισα → θα αβγατίσω
Imperfect: αβγάτιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβγοκόβομαι

Follow the middle/passive pattern of κόβομαι — Conjugation I

Use the middle/passive column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, simple past and simple future stems.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβγοκόβω

to add a mixture of egg and lemon juice (αβγολέμονο (avgolémono)) to a soup or sauce

Use the active forms of the model with this verb’s own key forms below. Keep the spelling, stress and past-tense prefix shown here. Alternative forms and imperatives can differ.

Follow the active pattern of κόβω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αβγοκόβω → αβγόκοψα → θα αβγοκόψω
Imperfect: αβγόκοβα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβδελλιάζομαι

Follow the middle/passive pattern of ορίζομαι — Conjugation I

Use the middle/passive column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, simple past and simple future stems.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβδελλιάζω

to infested with liver flukes or leeches (livestock); to be bled with leeches

dated · obsolete · rare

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αβδελλιάζω → αβδέλλιασα → θα αβδελλιάσω
Imperfect: αβδέλλιαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβδελλώνω

alternative form of αβδελλιάζω (avdelliázo)

rare

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of δηλώνω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αβδελλώνω → αβδέλλωσα → θα αβδελλώσω
Imperfect: αβδέλλωνα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβλεπτώ

to overlook, ignore; to neglect, forget (to do), overlook

Compare only the -ώ, -είς, -εί contracted present series. Retain this headword’s stem and stress; regional or learned plural variants can differ. No aorist, perfective future or imperative is established by this comparison.

Compare the present endings with θεωρώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

Only the present endings are matched here. This does not establish other tenses or imperatives.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αβροδιαιτώμαι

to lead the easy life; to luxuriate

Formal -ώμαι, -άσαι, -άται present pattern, with perfective -ήθηκα / -ηθώ. Keep this verb’s own stem and stress; informal present variants may follow a different model.

Follow the middle/passive pattern of εγγυώμαι — Conjugation II — Pattern B

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγαθεύω

to look gullible, appear naive

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of ταξιδεύω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγαθεύω → αγάθεψα → θα αγαθέψω
Imperfect: αγάθευα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγαθοφέρνω

to look gullible, appear naive

Present and imperfect comparison only. This compound may restrict its perfective forms or use a different stem; retain its own prefix and stress.

Compare the present and imperfect with φέρνω — Conjugation I

Only the present and imperfect are matched here. This comparison does not establish other tenses.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγαλλιάζω

to delight, fill with joy, make happy; to be joyful, rejoice, be happy

intransitive · transitive

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of σκάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγαλλιάζω → αγαλλίασα → θα αγαλλιάσω
Imperfect: αγαλλίαζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγαλλιώ

alternative form of αγαλλιάζω (agalliázo) and αγάλλομαι (agállomai)

formal

Alternative headword. The linked entry supplies the canonical reference. Present-tense spellings can differ, so the reference is not a claim that every form is identical.

See the verb αγαλλιάζω

αγαλλιώμαι

Compare only the learned -ώμαι / -άσαι / -άται present series, including formal plural endings where used. Retain the headword’s own stem and stress. No other tenses are established here.

Compare the present endings with αποπειρώμαι — Conjugation II — Pattern A

Only the present endings are matched here. This does not establish other tenses or imperatives.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγάλλομαι

to be delighted, be filled with joy, be made happy; to be proud, take pride

Compare only the middle/passive present endings. Keep this headword’s own present stem, spelling and stress. This limited comparison does not establish the imperfect, aorist, perfective future or imperative; do not copy those forms from the example.

Compare the present endings with γράφομαι — Conjugation I

Only the present endings are matched here. This does not establish other tenses or imperatives.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγανοϋφαίνω

to weave loosely/thinly

Weaving term: to weave loosely. Keep the diaeresis, including ΰ when stressed. Use αγανοΰφαινα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αγανοΰφανα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αγανοϋφάνω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of πεθαίνω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγανοϋφαίνω → αγανοΰφανα → θα αγανοϋφάνω
Imperfect: αγανοΰφαινα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγαντάρω

to hold onto, clap hands onto; to shove, heave against, push hard

Use the active endings. Some past forms have -αρα and others -άρισα; the recorded alternatives for this verb appear below. The same form after θα can refer to an ongoing or a completed action, depending on context.

Follow the active pattern of γουστάρω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγαντάρω → αγάνταρα, αγαντάρισα → θα αγαντάρω
Imperfect: αγάνταρα, αγαντάριζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγαπίζω

to reconcile, conciliate

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of σκάζω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγαπίζω → αγάπισα → θα αγαπίσω
Imperfect: αγάπιζα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγγαρεύομαι

to be compelled to do work (especially unpaid work)

Follow the middle/passive pattern of μαζεύομαι — Conjugation I

Use the middle/passive column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, simple past and simple future stems.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγγαρεύω

to compel do work (especially unpaid work), enslave, requisition for work; to assign fatigues duty

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of μαζεύω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγγαρεύω → αγγάρεψα → θα αγγαρέψω
Imperfect: αγγάρευα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγγελιάζομαι

to receive an announcement (especially of impending death)

Use αγγελιαζόμουν for an ongoing or repeated past action and αγγελιάστηκα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αγγελιαστώ for a completed action. Follow the middle/passive endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the middle/passive pattern of εργάζομαι — Conjugation I

Use the middle/passive column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, simple past and simple future stems.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγγελιάζομαι → αγγελιάστηκα → θα αγγελιαστώ
Imperfect: αγγελιαζόμουν

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγγέλλομαι

to be announced (mostly found in compounds)

Follow the middle/passive pattern of αναγγέλλομαι — Conjugation I

Use the middle/passive column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, simple past and simple future stems.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγγέλλω

to announce

formal

Use the active endings of the model with this verb’s own key forms below. Keep the spelling, stress and past-tense prefix shown here. This match does not extend to the model’s passive forms.

Follow the active pattern of αναγγέλλω — Conjugation I

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγγέλλω → ήγγειλα → θα αγγείλω
Imperfect: ήγγελλα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγγελοβλέπω

to see/face death

Present and imperfect comparison only. This compound may restrict its perfective forms or use a different stem; retain its own prefix and stress.

Compare the present and imperfect with βλέπω — Conjugation I

Only the present and imperfect are matched here. This comparison does not establish other tenses.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

αγγελοθωρώ

to be knocking on heaven's door, be at death's door, be on one's deathbed (to be near death, to be dying)

colloquial · intransitive

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of απορώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
αγγελοθωρώ → αγγελοθώρησα → θα αγγελοθωρήσω
Imperfect: αγγελοθωρούσα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.