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αξίζω
deserve /aˈzi.zo/
verbA1#288 most common
Also: be worth, merit
Example sentences
Αξίζω μια ευκαιρία.
I deserve a chance.
Πιστεύω ότι αξίζω την επιτυχία.
I believe that I deserve success.
Αξίζεις να είσαι ευτυχισμένος.
You deserve to be happy.
Αξίζουμε καλύτερη μεταχείριση.
We deserve better treatment.
Αξίζω την αναγνώριση για τη σκληρή δουλειά μου.
I deserve recognition for my hard work.
Είναι σημαντικό να ξέρεις ότι αξίζεις αγάπη.
It is important to know that you deserve love.
Conjugation
| Present Active | Simple Past Active | Simple Future Active | Perfect Active | Present Passive | Simple Past Passive | Simple Future Passive | Perfect Passive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1sg | αξίζω | άξιζα | θα αξίσω | έχω αξίσει | None | None | None | None |
| 2sg | αξίζεις | άξιζες | θα αξίσεις | έχεις αξίσει | None | None | None | None |
| 3sg | αξίζει | άξιζε | θα αξίσει | έχει αξίσει | None | None | None | None |
| 1pl | αξίζουμε | αξίσαμε | θα αξίσουμε | έχουμε αξίσει | None | None | None | None |
| 2pl | αξίζετε | αξίσατε | θα αξίσετε | έχετε αξίσει | None | None | None | None |
| 3pl | αξίζουν | άξιζαν | θα αξίσουν | έχουν αξίσει | None | None | None | None |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek verb 'αξίζω' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἀξιῶ' (axiō), which means 'to deem worthy' or 'to consider valuable.' Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*h₂egʲ-' meaning 'to be strong, to be worth.'
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