διακρίνω (diakríno)
English: distinguish
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About διακρίνω
As a verb, διακρίνω 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: δι‧α‧κρί‧νω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:(transitive) to distinguish, to differentiate (to recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics)
- verb:(transitive) to distinguish, to differentiate (to show or be the difference or distinction between things)
- verb:(transitive) to distinguish (to make noticeably different or better than others through accomplishments)
- verb:(passive voice) to distinguish oneself (to make oneself noticeably different or better than others through accomplishments)
- verb:(transitive) to distinguish, to discern, to make out, to perceive, to detect (to see someone or something clearly or distinctly)
Verb Conjugation Tables
| Present tense | Future tense | Aorist past tense | Past cont. tense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| εγώ | διακρίνομαι διακρίνω | θα διακρίνομαι | — | — |
| 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 "διακρίνω" organized by tense and person. Greek verbs often have multiple acceptable forms, especially in colloquial speech.