Middle-Passive Form Without Passive Meaning

Level 3

Some verbs have middle-passive forms with an ordinary active-like meaning.

How It Works

Some verbs have middle-passive forms with an ordinary active-like meaning.

Έρχομαι, σκέφτομαι and φοβάμαι are common examples. Do not invent an active counterpart by replacing -ομαι with -ω, and do not translate their morphology as an English passive.

GreekMeaning
Έρχομαι αύριο.I am coming tomorrow.
Σκέφτομαι την Άννα.I am thinking of Anna.
Φοβάμαι το σκοτάδι.I am afraid of the dark.

Examples (3)

  1. Έρχομαι αύριο.

    I am coming tomorrow.

  2. Σκέφτομαι την Άννα.

    I am thinking of Anna.

  3. Φοβάμαι το σκοτάδι.

    I am afraid of the dark.

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Middle-Passive Form Without Passive MeaningLevel 3

Learn This First

Distinguish morphological voice from meaning before reading this particular middle-passive paradigm or interpretation.