γλείφομαι — meaning and conjugation pattern

Meaning

to lick one's lips

Key forms

These forms are for γλείφομαι in the middle/passive voice.

TenseFirst-person singular (“I”)
Presentγλείφομαι
Imperfectγλειφόμουν
Simple past (aorist)γλείφτηκα
Simple futureθα γλειφτώ

How to use the conjugation model

Compare the middle/passive column of σκέφτομαι (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.

Keep the stems and stress shown above for γλείφομαι. 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.

Keep this verb’s recorded perfective stem; it can differ from the example verb’s stem. Use γλειφόμουν for an ongoing or repeated past action and γλείφτηκα for a completed one. After θα or να, use γλειφτώ for a completed action. Follow the middle/passive endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.

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