σφίγγω (sphíggo)
English: tighten
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About σφίγγω
As a verb, σφίγγω 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.
Definitions & Examples
- verb:to squeeze, tighten
- verb:to tie (e.g. shoelaces)
- verb:to thicken (e.g. a sauce)
- verb:(figurative) to behave in a constrained, cautious manner
Verb Conjugation Tables
| Present tense | Future tense | Aorist past tense | Past cont. tense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| εγώ | σφίγγω | θα σφίγγώ | — | — |
| εσύ | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτός/αυτή/αυτό | — | θα — | — | — |
| εμείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| εσείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτοί/αυτές/αυτά | — | θα — | — | — |
Passive Voice
Singular
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σφιγμένος | σφιγμένη | σφιγμένο |
| Genitive | σφιγμένου | σφιγμένης | σφιγμένου |
| Accusative | σφιγμένο | σφιγμένη | σφιγμένο |
| Vocative | σφιγμένε | σφιγμένη | σφιγμένο |
Plural
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | σφιγμένοι | σφιγμένες | σφιγμένα |
| Genitive | σφιγμένων | σφιγμένων | σφιγμένων |
| Accusative | σφιγμένους | σφιγμένες | σφιγμένα |
| Vocative | σφιγμένοι | σφιγμένες | σφιγμένα |
Note: The conjugation tables show the standard forms of the verb "σφίγγω" organized by tense and person. Greek verbs often have multiple acceptable forms, especially in colloquial speech.