φθείρω (phthíro)
English: damage
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Linguistic Information
Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular
About φθείρω
As a verb, φθείρω 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
IPA: ˈfθi.ɾo
Hyphenation: φθεί‧ρω
Definitions & Examples
- verb:to wear away, to erode
- verb:to corrode
- verb:(figuratively) to erode (to destroy gradually by an ongoing process)
- verb:to wear out (to cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use)
Verb Conjugation Tables
| Present tense | Future tense | Aorist past tense | Past cont. tense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| εγώ | φθείρομαι φθείρω | θα φθείρομαι | — | — |
| εσύ | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτός/αυτή/αυτό | — | θα — | — | — |
| εμείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| εσείς | — | θα — | — | — |
| αυτοί/αυτές/αυτά | — | θα — | — | — |
Passive Voice
Singular
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | φθαρμένος | φθαρμένη | φθαρμένο |
| Genitive | φθαρμένου | φθαρμένης | φθαρμένου |
| Accusative | φθαρμένο | φθαρμένη | φθαρμένο |
| Vocative | φθαρμένε | φθαρμένη | φθαρμένο |
Plural
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | φθαρμένοι | φθαρμένες | φθαρμένα |
| Genitive | φθαρμένων | φθαρμένων | φθαρμένων |
| Accusative | φθαρμένους | φθαρμένες | φθαρμένα |
| Vocative | φθαρμένοι | φθαρμένες | φθαρμένα |
Note: The conjugation tables show the standard forms of the verb "φθείρω" organized by tense and person. Greek verbs often have multiple acceptable forms, especially in colloquial speech.