Meaning
to flatter, praise excessively, compliment exaggeratedly
Key forms
These forms are for κολακεύω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | κολακεύω |
| Imperfect | κολάκευα |
| Simple past (aorist) | κολάκεψα |
| Simple future | θα κολακέψω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of παντρεύω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for κολακεύω. 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 κολάκευα for an ongoing or repeated past action and κολάκεψα for a completed one. After θα or να, use κολακέψω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the active voice.
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