Meaning
to avenge oneself, to revenge oneself, to take revenge (on) (take retaliatory action against); to avenge, to revenge (take vengeance for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim))
Key forms
These forms are for εκδικούμαι in the middle/passive voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | εκδικούμαι |
| Imperfect | εκδικούμουν |
| Simple past (aorist) | εκδικήθηκα |
| Simple future | θα εκδικηθώ |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the middle/passive column of αρνούμαι (Conjugation II — Pattern B). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for εκδικούμαι. 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 the -ούμαι pattern with this verb’s own forms below. These middle/passive endings do not imply a passive meaning. The -ούμουν imperfect is available, although some speakers prefer a related -ιέμαι form in everyday speech.
Open the example conjugation table →