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Forms matching ζω

1 recorded interpretation in the Core 100. A sentence may be needed to choose the right meaning.

FormVerbInterpretationPerson
ζωζωPresentI

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Search results for “ζω”

2,224 matching entries

φρυάζω

Compare only the active present endings. Keep this headword’s own present stem, spelling and stress. This limited comparison does not establish the imperfect, aorist, perfective future or imperative; do not copy those forms from the example.

Compare the present endings with μοιράζω — Conjugation I

Only the present endings are matched here. This does not establish other tenses or imperatives.

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

φρυγανίζω

to crisp, toast

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 ορίζω — 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
φρυγανίζω → φρυγάνισα → θα φρυγανίσω
Imperfect: φρυγάνιζα

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

φταρμίζω

give an evil eye

Regular active -ίζω → -ισα / -ίσω comparison. Retain this verb’s own stem and stress; regional forms and past-tense augment placement can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — 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.

φτεριάζω

Active -άζω → -ασα / -άσω comparison. Use this verb’s own stem, augment and stress; regional variants can differ.

Follow the active pattern of μοιράζω — 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.

φτερουγίζω

to flap, fly (wings - also used figuratively of heart)

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Follow the active pattern of σκάζω — 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
φτερουγίζω → φτερούγισα → θα φτερουγίσω
Imperfect: φτερούγιζα

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

φτυαρίζω

shovel

Use φτυάριζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and φτυάρισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use φτυαρίσω 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 ανθίζω — 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
φτυαρίζω → φτυάρισα → θα φτυαρίσω
Imperfect: φτυάριζα

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

φυγοκεντρίζω

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — Conjugation I

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φυλλίζω

Regular active -ίζω → -ισα / -ίσω comparison. Retain this verb’s own stem and stress; regional forms and past-tense augment placement can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — 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.

φυτοζωώ

to barely get by; to lead a deprived or inactive life; of an organisation or activity: to languish or barely function

Use this verb for a life with very little money or activity, or for an organisation that is barely functioning. Present: φυτοζωώ, φυτοζωείς, φυτοζωεί; imperfect: φυτοζωούσα. Example: Για χρόνια η επιχείρηση φυτοζωούσε. — For years the business was barely surviving. Compare the present and imperfect only. Use θα φυτοζωώ for an ongoing future situation; do not copy a completed-action stem from θεωρώ.

Compare the present and imperfect with θεωρώ — Conjugation II — Pattern B

Only the present and imperfect are matched here. This comparison does not establish other tenses.

Recorded imperfect: φυτοζωούσα

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

φωλιάζω

to nest, build a nest, sit in a nest; to hibernate

Use φώλιαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and φώλιασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use φωλιάσω 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 δαμάζω — 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
φωλιάζω → φώλιασα → θα φωλιάσω
Imperfect: φώλιαζα

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

φωσφορίζω

to phosphoresce (glow in the dark)

Use this comparison for the present and imperfect only: φωσφορίζω, φωσφόριζα. For an ongoing or repeated future action, use θα φωσφορίζω. A completed-action past or future is not supplied here; do not infer one from the example verb.

Compare the present and imperfect with αξίζω — Conjugation I

Only the present and imperfect are matched here. This comparison does not establish other tenses.

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

φωτίζω

to light, to light up, to illuminate (to shine light on); to illuminate (to glow; to emit light)

intransitive · transitive

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 ορίζω — 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
φωτίζω → φώτισα → θα φωτίσω
Imperfect: φώτιζα

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

φωτογραφώ

alternative form of φωτογραφίζω (fotografízo, “to photograph”)

formal

The present and imperfect follow the active -ώ, -είς pattern. The forms in -ησα / -ήσω belong to this formal pattern; the common -ισα / -ίσω forms are shared with φωτογραφίζω. 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
φωτογραφώ → φωτογράφησα, φωτογράφισα → θα φωτογραφήσω, θα φωτογραφίσω
Imperfect: φωτογραφούσα

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

φωτοσκιάζω

Use φωτοσκίαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and φωτοσκίασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use φωτοσκιάσω 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 δαμάζω — 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
φωτοσκιάζω → φωτοσκίασα → θα φωτοσκιάσω
Imperfect: φωτοσκίαζα

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

φωτοσοπιάζω

Use φωτοσόπιαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and φωτοσόπιασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use φωτοσοπιάσω 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 αγοράζω — 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
φωτοσοπιάζω → φωτοσόπιασα → θα φωτοσοπιάσω
Imperfect: φωτοσόπιαζα

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

χαβαλεδιάζω

Active -άζω → -ασα / -άσω comparison. Use this verb’s own stem, augment and stress; regional variants can differ.

Follow the active pattern of μοιράζω — 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.

χαλαλίζω

Use χαλάλιζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χαλάλισα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χαλαλίσω 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 ανθίζω — 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
χαλαλίζω → χαλάλισα → θα χαλαλίσω
Imperfect: χαλάλιζα

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

χαλβαδιάζω

Use χαλβάδιαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χαλβάδιασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χαλβαδιάσω 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 δαμάζω — 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
χαλβαδιάζω → χαλβάδιασα → θα χαλβαδιάσω
Imperfect: χαλβάδιαζα

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

χαμπαριάζω

Use χαμπάριαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χαμπάριασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χαμπαριάσω 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 δαμάζω — 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
χαμπαριάζω → χαμπάριασα → θα χαμπαριάσω
Imperfect: χαμπάριαζα

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

χαρακώνω

to rule (with lines); to entrench

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 δηλώνω — 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
χαρακώνω → χαράκωσα → θα χαρακώσω
Imperfect: χαράκωνα

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

χαραμίζω

to waste, squander; to throw away

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 ορίζω — 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
χαραμίζω → χαράμισα → θα χαραμίσω
Imperfect: χαράμιζα

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

χαρμανιάζω

slang

Active -άζω → -ασα / -άσω comparison. Use this verb’s own stem, augment and stress; regional variants can differ.

Follow the active pattern of μοιράζω — 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.

χαρτοπαίζω

Follow the active pattern of παίζω — Conjugation I

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

χασκαρίζω

Regular active -ίζω → -ισα / -ίσω comparison. Retain this verb’s own stem and stress; regional forms and past-tense augment placement can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — 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.

χαστουκίζω

to smack, slap (give a blow on the face with the open hand)

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 ορίζω — 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
χαστουκίζω → χαστούκισα → θα χαστουκίσω
Imperfect: χαστούκιζα

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

χαχανίζω

to giggle, snigger, laugh loudly without stopping, often without cause

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 σκάζω — 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
χαχανίζω → χαχάνισα → θα χαχανίσω
Imperfect: χαχάνιζα

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

χέζω

to shit, shite, take a shit, crap (defecate); to shit, beshit (soil something or someone with faeces)

colloquial · intransitive · transitive

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 ορίζω — 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
χέζω → έχεσα → θα χέσω
Imperfect: έχεζα

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χεριάζω

Use χέριαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χέριασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χεριάσω 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 δαμάζω — 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
χεριάζω → χέριασα → θα χεριάσω
Imperfect: χέριαζα

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

χεροβολιάζω

Use χεροβόλιαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χεροβόλιασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χεροβολιάσω 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 δαμάζω — 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
χεροβολιάζω → χεροβόλιασα → θα χεροβολιάσω
Imperfect: χεροβόλιαζα

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

χιάζω

Use χίαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χίασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χιάσω 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 δαμάζω — 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
χιάζω → χίασα → θα χιάσω
Imperfect: χίαζα

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

χιλιάζω

Use χίλιαζα for an ongoing or repeated past action and χίλιασα for a completed one. After θα or να, use χιλιάσω 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 δαμάζω — 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
χιλιάζω → χίλιασα → θα χιλιάσω
Imperfect: χίλιαζα

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

χιονίζω

to snow, to have snow fall (in literature); see: χιονίζει (chionízei, “it snows”) (impersonal)

Regular active -ίζω → -ισα / -ίσω comparison. Retain this verb’s own stem and stress; regional forms and past-tense augment placement can differ.

Follow the active pattern of ορίζω — 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.