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.