χρην

Lemma: χρή

impersonal verb (defective; 3rd sg.... impersonal verb (defective; 3rd sg. pres. ind. act.)
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Definition

It is necessary; one must, one ought (an impersonal verb, typically taking an infinitive). In the middle/passive it can mean “to be in want/need” or “to have need of.”

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Grammatical Analysis

"χρην"

Verb type: standard verb (not -μι)

Lemma: χρή

Tense: imperfect

Voice: active

Mood: indicative

Person: 3rd

Number: singular

Notes: Impersonal form: ‘it was necessary / one ought’.

Related Forms of χρή

2 forms discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

χρη present, active, indicative, singular, 3rd εχρην imperfect, active, indicative, singular, 3rd (impe...

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