Meaning
to arrive in time; to arrive unexpectedly (also ironic, or for unpleasant arrivals)
Key forms
These forms are for καταφθάνω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | καταφθάνω |
| Imperfect | κατέφθανα |
| Simple past (aorist) | κατέφθασα |
| Simple future | θα καταφθάσω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of φτάνω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for καταφθάνω. 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 endings of the model with this verb’s own key forms below. Keep the spelling, stress and past-tense prefix shown here. This match does not extend to the model’s passive forms.
Open the example conjugation table →