Meaning
to make thinner; to refine, make more sophisticated
Key forms
These forms are for εκλεπτύνω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | εκλεπτύνω |
| Imperfect | εκλέπτυνα |
| Simple past (aorist) | εκλέπτυνα |
| Simple future | θα εκλεπτύνω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of βαρύνω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for εκλεπτύνω. 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.
The imperfect and simple past share this first-person form; the sentence tells you which meaning is intended. Use εκλέπτυνα for an ongoing or repeated past action and εκλέπτυνα for a completed one. After θα or να, use εκλεπτύνω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.
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