λείπω (lípo)
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About λείπω
As a verb, λείπω 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
IPA: ˈli.po
Hyphenation: λεί‧πω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:to be absent, to be missing
- verb:(transitive) to lack .mw-parser-output .object-usage-tag{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output .deprecated{color:var(--wikt-palette-grey-lime-8,olivedrab)}[with από]Examples:
- Έλειψαν οι πρωτοβουλίες από τους αρμοδίους.Éleipsan oi protovoulíes apó tous armodíous.
- The authorities lacked the initiative.