THE AORIST Flashcards
1
Q
Aorist use
A
The imperfect tense refers to an action that is not completed, and has a similar range of meanings to the Latin imperfect: was doing, used to do, did (over a long period of time).
2
Q
Aorist formation
A
The first, or weak aorist, has the augment, ἐ-, and normally adds sigma to the stem, with the person endings.
3
Q
1st person sg
A
-α
4
Q
2nd person sg
A
-ας
5
Q
3rd person sg
A
-ε(ν)
6
Q
1st person pl
A
-αμεν
7
Q
2nd person pl
A
-ατε
8
Q
3rd person pl
A
-αν
