Meaning
be detained
Key forms
These forms are for κρατούμαι in the middle/passive voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | κρατούμαι |
| Imperfect | κρατούμουν |
| Simple past (aorist) | κρατήθηκα |
| Simple future | θα κρατηθώ |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the middle/passive column of αρνούμαι (Conjugation II — Pattern B). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for κρατούμαι. 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 κρατούμουν for an ongoing or repeated past action and κρατήθηκα for a completed one. After θα or να, use κρατηθώ for a completed action. Follow the middle/passive endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress. This comparison covers the middle/passive voice.
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