Difference between revisions of "Koine Greek: Verbs - Infinitive"

From WikiChristian
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 39: Line 39:
 
An articular infinitive is an infinitive which stands with a preposition and its neuter definite article giving it a special meaning.
 
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''
+
Specific uses include
 +
* ''Time during:'' Formed with ''εν τω + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''when'' or ''while'' + verb
 +
* ''Purpose:'' Formed with ''εις το + infinitive'' or ''προς το + infinitive'' and is translated as: ''In order to'' + verb
  
  

Revision as of 10:49, 5 September 2007

Synopsis: The infinitive is a form of the verb.


Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons

Koine Greek: Verbs - Infinitive (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)


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.

Specific uses include

  • Time during: Formed with εν τω + infinitive and is translated as: when or while + verb
  • Purpose: Formed with εις το + infinitive or προς το + infinitive and is translated as: In order to + verb



Quotes

Links


Return to Koine Greek: Verbs