Meaning
to skim (clear a liquid from scum or substance floating); to purloin, pilfer, steal
Key forms
These forms are for ξαφρίζω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | ξαφρίζω |
| Imperfect | ξάφριζα |
| Simple past (aorist) | ξάφρισα |
| Simple future | θα ξαφρίσω |
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 ξαφρίζω. 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 ξάφριζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ξάφρισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ξαφρίσω 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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