παύω (pávo)
English: stop
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About παύω
As a verb, παύω 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: παύ‧ω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:to stop, ceaseExamples:
- έπαψα να πηγαίνω (épapsa na pigaíno) — I stopped going
- verb:to pause
- verb:to depose, relieve of dutiesExamples:
- Ο πρωθυπουργός έπαυσε τον υπουργό.O prothypourgós épafse ton ypourgó.
- The prime minister removed the minister.
Verb Conjugation Tables
| Present tense | Future tense | Aorist past tense | Past cont. tense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| εγώ | παύομαι παύω | θα παύομαι | — | — |
| εσύ | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτός/αυτή/αυτό | — | θα — | — | — |
| εμείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| εσείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτοί/αυτές/αυτά | — | θα — | — | — |
Passive Voice
Singular
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | παυμένος | παυμένη | παυμένο |
| Genitive | παυμένου | παυμένης | παυμένου |
| Accusative | παυμένο | παυμένη | παυμένο |
| Vocative | παυμένε | παυμένη | παυμένο |
Plural
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | παυμένοι | παυμένες | παυμένα |
| Genitive | παυμένων | παυμένων | παυμένων |
| Accusative | παυμένους | παυμένες | παυμένα |
| Vocative | παυμένοι | παυμένες | παυμένα |
Note: The conjugation tables show the standard forms of the verb "παύω" organized by tense and person. Greek verbs often have multiple acceptable forms, especially in colloquial speech.