λακωνίζω — meaning and conjugation pattern

Meaning

to laconize; speak laconically, in a terse or brief manner; to speak with brevity

intransitive

Key forms

These forms are for λακωνίζω in the active voice.

TenseFirst-person singular (“I”)
Presentλακωνίζω
Imperfectλακώνιζα
Simple past (aorist)λακώνισα
Simple futureθα λακωνίσω

How to use the conjugation model

Compare the active column of ανθίζω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.

Keep the stems and stress shown above for λακωνίζω. 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 λακώνιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and λακώνισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use λακωνίσω 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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