παλεύω (paléfo)
English: wrestle
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About παλεύω
As a verb, παλεύω 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: πα‧λεύ‧ω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:to fight (to engage in physical combat)
- verb:to wrestle (to contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him)
- verb:(figuratively) to fight, to struggle, to wrestle (to strive for or against something)
- verb:(passive voice) to be fought over
Verb Conjugation Tables
| Present tense | Future tense | Aorist past tense | Past cont. tense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| εγώ | παλεύω | θα παλεύώ | — | — |
| εσύ | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτός/αυτή/αυτό | — | θα — | — | — |
| εμείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| εσείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτοί/αυτές/αυτά | — | θα — | — | — |
Passive Voice
Singular
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | παλεμένος | παλεμένη | παλεμένο |
| Genitive | παλεμένου | παλεμένης | παλεμένου |
| Accusative | παλεμένο | παλεμένη | παλεμένο |
| Vocative | παλεμένε | παλεμένη | παλεμένο |
Plural
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | παλεμένοι | παλεμένες | παλεμένα |
| Genitive | παλεμένων | παλεμένων | παλεμένων |
| Accusative | παλεμένους | παλεμένες | παλεμένα |
| Vocative | παλεμένοι | παλεμένες | παλεμένα |
Note: The conjugation tables show the standard forms of the verb "παλεύω" organized by tense and person. Greek verbs often have multiple acceptable forms, especially in colloquial speech.
Related Words
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Derived Terms
- πάλη (páli)"Grek"