έλκω (élko)
English: pull
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About έλκω
As a verb, έλκω is in the Present tense, in the Indicative mood, and the Passive voice. Learning to use this verb in various contexts will enhance your fluency.
Pronunciation
Hyphenation: έλ‧κω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:to draw, pullExamples:
- Ο μαγνήτης έλκει το σίδηρο. (O magnítis élkei to sídiro.) — The magnet attracts iron.
- Τα ομώνυμα απωθούνται, τα ετερώνυμα έλκονται.Ta omónyma apothoúntai, ta eterónyma élkontai.
- Like repels like and opposites attract.literally: homonymous repel, heteronymous attract.
Verb Conjugation Tables
| Present tense | Future tense | Aorist past tense | Past cont. tense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| εγώ | έλκω έλκω | θα έλκώ | — | — |
| εσύ | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτός/αυτή/αυτό | — | θα — | — | — |
| εμείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| εσείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτοί/αυτές/αυτά | — | θα — | — | — |
Note: The conjugation tables show the standard forms of the verb "έλκω" organized by tense and person. Greek verbs often have multiple acceptable forms, especially in colloquial speech.