4. Greek Weak Aorist Verb Endings

weak aorist

How does the weak aorist tense work?

-ed

(Verb tenses) weak aorist, I

-έ — σα

(Verb tenses) weak aorist, you

-έ — σας

(Verb tenses) weak aorist, he/she

-έ — σε(ν)

(Verb tenses) weak aorist, we

-έ—σαμεν

(Verb tenses) weak aorist, you pl.

-έ — σατε

(Verb tenses) weak aorist, they

-σ — αν

What are some exceptions to this rule in the weak aorist tense?

if the previous word starts with π/φ/κ/γ/σκ/θ

π/φ + σ (weak aorist tense)

ψ

κ/γ + σ (weak aorist tense)

ξ

σ/κ + σ (weak aorist tense)

ξ

θ + σ (weak aorist tense)

σ

Example: How could γραφω be translated in the weak aorist tense?

έγραψα

Example: How could διοκω be translated in the weak aorist tense?

έδιωξα

Example: How could πειθω be translated in the weak aorist tense?

έπεισα