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Forms matching γελάω

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FormVerbInterpretationPerson
γελάωγελάωPresentI

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9 matching entries

ξεγελάω

to fool, to trick (to deceive)

transitive

Use the active endings of the model with this verb’s own key forms below. Keep the spelling, stress and past-tense prefix shown here. This match does not extend to the model’s passive forms.

Follow the active pattern of γελάω — Conjugation II — Pattern A

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
ξεγελάω → ξεγέλασα → θα ξεγελάσω
Imperfect: ξεγελούσα, ξεγέλαγα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

παιζογελάω

Follow the active pattern of γελάω — Conjugation II — Pattern A

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

χαζογελάω

Use χαζογελούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χαζογέλασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χαζογελάσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of χαμογελάω — Conjugation II — Pattern A

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
χαζογελάω → χαζογέλασα → θα χαζογελάσω
Imperfect: χαζογελούσα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

χασκογελάω

giggle

Use χασκογελούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χασκογέλασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χασκογελάσω for a completed action. Follow the active endings in the example table, keeping this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of χαμογελάω — Conjugation II — Pattern A

Use the active column in the example table. This match was checked against the recorded present, imperfect, simple past and simple future stems and stress.

Keep this verb’s own stems and stress. Past-tense augment placement may differ from the example verb.

Key forms for this verb
χασκογελάω → χασκογέλασα → θα χασκογελάσω
Imperfect: χασκογελούσα

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.

ψακογελάω

Follow the active pattern of γελάω — Conjugation II — Pattern A

Use this verb’s own stem with the indicated voice column. Past-tense augment placement and alternative forms can differ.

The linked table shows the example verb. Use this verb’s own stems. Stem changes and exceptions may differ.