τρώω (tróo)
English: eat
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About τρώω
As a verb, τρώω 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: τρώ‧ω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:to eat to chew and swallow foodExamples:
- Θέλω να τρώω υγιεινά, αλλά χθες έφαγα τρία χάμπουργκερ.Thélo na tróo ygieiná, allá chthes éfaga tría chámpourgker.
- I want to eat healthily, but yesterday I ate three hamburgers.
- verb:to eat, breakfast, dine (have a meal)
- verb:(religion) to eat nonfasting foods
Verb Conjugation Tables
| Present tense | Future tense | Aorist past tense | Past cont. tense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| εγώ | τρώω | θα τρώώ | — | — |
| εσύ | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτός/αυτή/αυτό | — | θα — | — | — |
| εμείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| εσείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτοί/αυτές/αυτά | — | θα — | — | — |
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Note: The conjugation tables show the standard forms of the verb "τρώω" organized by tense and person. Greek verbs often have multiple acceptable forms, especially in colloquial speech.