Meaning
to get smaller, to shrink; to make smaller, to shrink
intransitive · transitive
Key forms
These forms are for μικραίνω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | μικραίνω |
| Imperfect | μίκραινα |
| Simple past (aorist) | μίκρυνα |
| Simple future | θα μικρύνω |
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 μικραίνω. 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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