εχρην

Lemma: χρή

verb (impersonal defective) verb (impersonal defective)
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Definition

χρή — an impersonal verb meaning "it is necessary; one must; it is fitting," used with an infinitive or a dative construction to express obligation or appropriateness.

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Grammatical Analysis

"εχρην"

Verb type: standard verb (not -μι)

Lexical verb: χρή (impersonal verb; augmented past form)

Tense: imperfect

Voice: active

Mood: indicative

Person: 3rd (impersonal use)

Number: singular

Augment: ε- (syllabic augment)

Comment: Form εχρην is the imperfect indicative active 3rd singular used impersonally: 'it was necessary / one ought'.

Related Forms of χρή

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