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==Lesson==
 
==Lesson==
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The infinitive is a form of the verb.
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===Forms===
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Using [[λυω]], the different forms of the infinitive are
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* Present Active -
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* Present Middle / Passive -
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* Aorist Active -
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* Aorist Middle -
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* Aorist Passive -
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===Uses of the Infinitive===
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The infinitive verb has the following uses
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* Complementary
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* Purpose
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* Articular
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====Complementary====
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An infinitive is complementary if it completes the idea of another verb.
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====Purpose====
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An infinitive is purpose if it stands alone in expressing an idea of purpose. Sometimes it will be preceded by the genitive article του.
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====Articular====
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An articular infinitive is an infinitive which stands with a preposition and its neuter definite article giving it a special meaning.
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The articular infinitive of ''time at which'' is formed with ''εν τω + infinitive'' and is translated along with ''when'' or ''while''
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==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==

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Synopsis: The infinitive is a form of the verb.


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Lesson

The infinitive is a form of the verb.

Forms

Using λυω, the different forms of the infinitive are

  • Present Active -
  • Present Middle / Passive -
  • Aorist Active -
  • Aorist Middle -
  • Aorist Passive -

Uses of the Infinitive

The infinitive verb has the following uses

  • Complementary
  • Purpose
  • Articular

Complementary

An infinitive is complementary if it completes the idea of another verb.

Purpose

An infinitive is purpose if it stands alone in expressing an idea of purpose. Sometimes it will be preceded by the genitive article του.

Articular

An articular infinitive is an infinitive which stands with a preposition and its neuter definite article giving it a special meaning.

The articular infinitive of time at which is formed with εν τω + infinitive and is translated along with when or while



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