Meaning
to contaminate, pollute; to defile, desecrate
Key forms
These forms are for μιαίνω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | μιαίνω |
| Imperfect | μίαινα |
| Simple past (aorist) | μίανα |
| Simple future | θα μιάνω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of πεθαίνω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for μιαίνω. 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 μίαινα for an ongoing or repeated past action and μίανα for a completed one. After θα or να, use μιάνω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.
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