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Forms matching γράφω

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FormVerbInterpretationPerson
γράφωγράφωPresentI

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γράφω

to write, pen; to record

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Meaning, example and useful forms

Use this for writing words, messages or longer pieces of text.

Γράφω ένα μήνυμα στην αδελφή μου.

I’m writing a message to my sister.

Present → simple past → simple future
γράφω → έγραψα → θα γράψω

Compare φ in γράφω with ψ in έγραψα and θα γράψω. The simple past also adds έ- at the beginning.

αγιογραφώ

to paint icons, make church paintings

Active -γραφώ, -γραφείς, -γραφεί; perfective -γράφησα / -γραφήσω. Compare the active column and retain this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of ηχογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
αγιογραφώ → αγιογράφησα → θα αγιογραφήσω
Imperfect: αγιογραφούσα

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

αεροφωτογραφώ

alternative form of αεροφωτογραφίζω (aerofotografízo, “to take aerial photographs”)

formal

The present and imperfect follow the active -ώ, -είς pattern. The formal -ησα / -ήσω forms coexist with -ισα / -ίσω forms from αεροφωτογραφίζω. Keep the spelling of the form you choose.

Follow the active pattern of κινώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
αεροφωτογραφώ → αεροφωτογράφησα, αεροφωτογράφισα → θα αεροφωτογραφήσω, θα αεροφωτογραφίσω
Imperfect: αεροφωτογραφούσα

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

ακτινογραφώ

to X-ray

Active -γραφώ, -γραφείς, -γραφεί; perfective -γράφησα / -γραφήσω. Compare the active column and retain this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of ηχογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
ακτινογραφώ → ακτινογράφησα → θα ακτινογραφήσω
Imperfect: ακτινογραφούσα

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

αλληλογραφώ

to correspond, write and receive letters

Use αλληλογραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αλληλογράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αλληλογραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
αλληλογραφώ → αλληλογράφησα → θα αλληλογραφήσω
Imperfect: αλληλογραφούσα

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

ἀναγράφομαι

polytonic script of αναγράφομαι: "I am inscribed", passive of αναγράφω

Follow the middle/passive pattern of γράφομαι — Conjugation I

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.

ανακαταγράφω

Follow the active pattern of γράφω — Conjugation I

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.

ανορθογραφώ

to misspell

Use the active column of the example table with the key forms below. Keep this verb’s own spelling and stress; the model does not supply a new passive voice or guarantee every alternative form.

Follow the active pattern of κινώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
ανορθογραφώ → ανορθογράφησα → θα ανορθογραφήσω
Imperfect: ανορθογραφούσα

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

ανωνυμογραφώ

to write anonymously

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

απογράφω

to complete a writing task; to enumerate, catalogue, inventorise, take stock

Follow the active pattern of γράφω — Conjugation I

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.

αποκρυπτογραφώ

to decode, decipher

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

αρθρογραφώ

to write

Use αρθρογραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and αρθρογράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use αρθρογραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
αρθρογραφώ → αρθρογράφησα → θα αρθρογραφήσω
Imperfect: αρθρογραφούσα

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

αχνοδιαγράφω

Follow the active pattern of γράφω — Conjugation I

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.

βιβλιογραφώ

bibliographize

Use βιβλιογραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and βιβλιογράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use βιβλιογραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
βιβλιογραφώ → βιβλιογράφησα → θα βιβλιογραφήσω
Imperfect: βιβλιογραφούσα

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

βιντεογραφώ

To video, to videotape, to record a video.

Use βιντεογραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and βιντεογράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use βιντεογραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
βιντεογραφώ → βιντεογράφησα → θα βιντεογραφήσω
Imperfect: βιντεογραφούσα

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

βιογραφώ

biograph

Use βιογραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and βιογράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use βιογραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
βιογραφώ → βιογράφησα → θα βιογραφήσω
Imperfect: βιογραφούσα

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

γελοιογραφώ

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

γραμμογραφώ

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

δαχτυλογραφώ

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

δημοσιογραφώ

Use δημοσιογραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and δημοσιογράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use δημοσιογραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
δημοσιογραφώ → δημοσιογράφησα → θα δημοσιογραφήσω
Imperfect: δημοσιογραφούσα

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

διηγηματογραφώ

Use διηγηματογραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and διηγηματογράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use διηγηματογραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
διηγηματογραφώ → διηγηματογράφησα → θα διηγηματογραφήσω
Imperfect: διηγηματογραφούσα

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

εικονογραφώ

illustrate; illuminate

Active -γραφώ, -γραφείς, -γραφεί; perfective -γράφησα / -γραφήσω. Compare the active column and retain this verb’s own stem and stress.

Follow the active pattern of ηχογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
εικονογραφώ → εικονογράφησα → θα εικονογραφήσω
Imperfect: εικονογραφούσα

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

επανεγγράφω

reregister; re-register

Follow the active pattern of γράφω — Conjugation I

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.

επιγράφω

to inscribe, engrave; to entitle, title

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.

Follow the active pattern of γράφω — Conjugation I

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
επιγράφω → επέγραψα → θα επιγράψω
Imperfect: επέγραφα

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

ευθυμογραφώ

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

ηθογραφώ

ethnographize

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

ιερογραφώ

Use ιερογραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and ιερογράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use ιερογραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
ιερογραφώ → ιερογράφησα → θα ιερογραφήσω
Imperfect: ιερογραφούσα

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

ιχνογραφώ

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

καθαρογράφω

engross

Follow the active pattern of γράφω — Conjugation I

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.

κακογραφώ

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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.

κακογράφω

Follow the active pattern of γράφω — Conjugation I

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.

καλλιγραφώ

Use καλλιγραφούσα for an ongoing or repeated past action and καλλιγράφησα for a completed one. After θα or να, use καλλιγραφήσω 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.

Follow the active pattern of δακτυλογραφώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

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
καλλιγραφώ → καλλιγράφησα → θα καλλιγραφήσω
Imperfect: καλλιγραφούσα

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

καταγράφω

to register, list; to minute (to write minutes)

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.

Follow the active pattern of γράφω — Conjugation I

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
καταγράφω → κατέγραψα → θα καταγράψω
Imperfect: κατέγραφα

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