Meaning
to be clean, to be pure; to speak or write in a puristic manner
Key forms
These forms are for καθαρεύω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | καθαρεύω |
| Imperfect | καθάρευα |
| Simple past (aorist) | καθάρεψα |
| Simple future | θα καθαρέψω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of μαζεύω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for καθαρεύω. 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 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.
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