Meaning
to shorten; to reduce in height
Key forms
These forms are for κονταίνω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | κονταίνω |
| Imperfect | κόνταινα |
| Simple past (aorist) | κόντυνα |
| Simple future | θα κοντύνω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of βαραίνω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for κονταίνω. 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 forms of the model with this verb’s own key forms below. Keep the spelling, stress and past-tense prefix shown here. Alternative forms and imperatives can differ.
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