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Future Simple (continued)

When the stem ends in a consonant, we will have two consonants when we add the σ. Let’s follow the steps for

γράφω

• Take the present tense γράφω
• Drop the ω, giving γράφ-
• Add σ, giving γράφσ-
• In this case,

  φ + σ ψ

• Add the normal endings to γράψ-.

And here’s the result:

γράφω Singular Plural εγώ θα γράψω εμείς θα γράψουμε εσύ θα γράψεις εσείς θα γράψετε αυτός αυτή αυτό θα γράψει αυτοί αυτές αυτά θα γράψουν

What about other consonant pairs? There’s an excellent summary in Douglas Q. Adams’ Essential Modern Greek Grammar, but I won’t summarize it here because

1. I don’t want to be accused of plagiarism.
2. There are many rules with many exceptions.
3. There are many irregular verbs.

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