Meaning
to abuse power, to behave arbitrarily
Key forms
These forms are for αυθαιρετώ in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | αυθαιρετώ |
| Imperfect | αυθαιρετούσα |
| Simple past (aorist) | αυθαιρέτησα |
| Simple future | θα αυθαιρετήσω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of υιοθετώ (Conjugation II — Pattern B). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for αυθαιρετώ. Use the example to compare person endings. A similar pattern does not mean that every alternative or expression in the example applies to this verb.
Use αυθαιρετούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αυθαιρέτησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αυθαιρετήσω 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.
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