Meaning
to burn, to set alight
Key forms
These forms are for φλέγω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | φλέγω |
| Imperfect | έφλεγα |
| Simple past (aorist) | έφλεξα |
| Simple future | θα φλέξω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of πνίγω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for φλέγω. 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.
Learned: to burn. The simple past is rare; the present and imperfect are more usual. Use έφλεγα for an ongoing or repeated past action, and έφλεξα for a completed one. After θα or να, use φλέξω for a completed action. Keep this verb’s own stems and stress when comparing the example table.
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