Perfective Stems With Σ
Many active perfective stems contain σ, sometimes written as part of ψ or ξ.
How It Works
Many active perfective stems contain σ, sometimes written as part of ψ or ξ.
Γράφω/γράψω and ανοίγω/ανοίξω show stem changes rather than simple addition to the full present form. Other verbs use nonsigmatic or irregular stems; dictionary paradigms supply the reliable forms.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| να γράψω | to write, viewed as a whole |
| να ανοίξω | to open, viewed as a whole |
| να δουλέψω | to work, viewed as a whole |
Examples (3)
- να γράψω
to write, viewed as a whole
- να ανοίξω
to open, viewed as a whole
- να δουλέψω
to work, viewed as a whole
How It Connects
Learn This First
Distinguish a whole-event view from an unfolding or habitual view before choosing the form in this construction.
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