σβήνω (svíno)
English: extinguish
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About σβήνω
As a verb, σβήνω is in the Present tense, in the Indicative mood, and the Active voice. Learning to use this verb in various contexts will enhance your fluency.
Pronunciation
Hyphenation: σβή‧νω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:Ι put out, extinguish (candle, fire, cigarette)
- verb:Ι blow out (candle)
- verb:to turn off, switch off (light, radio, etc)
- verb:to erase, rub out (error)
- verb:to slake, quench (thirst)
- verb:to stall (car)
- verb:(euphemistic) to die, expire
Verb Conjugation Tables
| Present tense | Future tense | Aorist past tense | Past cont. tense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| εγώ | σβήνω | θα σβήνώ | έσβησα έσβησα | έσβηνα έσβηνα |
| εσύ | σβήνεις | θα σβήνεις | έσβησες έσβησες | έσβηνες έσβηνες |
| αυτός/αυτή/αυτό | σβήνει | θα σβήνει | έσβησε έσβησε | έσβηνε έσβηνε |
| εμείς | σβήνουμε | θα σβήνουμε | σβήσαμε | σβήναμε |
| εσείς | σβήνετε | θα σβήνετε | σβήσατε | σβήνατε |
| αυτοί/αυτές/αυτά | σβήνουν σβήνουνε | θα σβήνουν | σβήσαν σβήσανε έσβησαν έσβησαν | σβήναν σβήνανε έσβηναν έσβηναν |
Active Voice
Other Forms
σβήνε
• Singular • Active
σβήνετε
• Singular • Active
σβήσε
• Singular • Active
σβήστε
• Singular • Active
Note: The conjugation tables show the standard forms of the verb "σβήνω" organized by tense and person. Greek verbs often have multiple acceptable forms, especially in colloquial speech.