Meaning
to exceed, to surpass, to overtake (to be better than); to exceed, to surpass (to go beyond: amount, expectations, limit, etc.)
transitive
Key forms
These forms are for ξεπερνάω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | ξεπερνάω |
| Imperfect | ξεπερνούσα |
| Simple past (aorist) | ξεπέρασα |
| Simple future | θα ξεπεράσω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of κερνάω (Conjugation II — Pattern A). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for ξεπερνάω. 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 ξεπερνούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ξεπέρασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ξεπεράσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.
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