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λέω
say /ˈle.o/
verbA1#122 most common
Also: tell, speak, mention
Example sentences
Λέω ότι θα έρθω αύριο.
I say that I will come tomorrow.
Τι λέω τώρα;
What am I saying now?
Εσύ λες πάντα την αλήθεια.
You always say the truth.
Ο δάσκαλος λέει ότι πρέπει να διαβάσουμε.
The teacher says that we need to study.
Λέω σε όλους ότι είμαι έτοιμος.
I tell everyone that I am ready.
Πώς να το πω; Λέω ότι είναι δύσκολο.
How should I say it? I say that it is difficult.
Conjugation
| Present Active | Simple Past Active | Simple Future Active | Perfect Active | Present Passive | Simple Past Passive | Simple Future Passive | Perfect Passive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1sg | λέω | είπα | θα πω | έχω πει | None | None | None | None |
| 2sg | λες | είπες | θα πεις | έχεις πει | None | None | None | None |
| 3sg | λέει | είπε | θα πει | έχει πει | None | None | None | None |
| 1pl | λέμε | είπαμε | θα πούμε | έχουμε πει | None | None | None | None |
| 2pl | λέτε | είπατε | θα πείτε | έχετε πει | None | None | None | None |
| 3pl | λένε | είπαν | θα πουν | έχουν πει | None | None | None | None |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'λέω' meaning 'say' originates from Ancient Greek 'λέγω' with the same meaning. The word has undergone phonetic changes over time, but its core meaning has remained consistent.
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