ἐχρῆν

Lemma: χρή

impersonal verb impersonal verb
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Definition

It is necessary; one must, it is right or fitting to do something. Used impersonally (often with an infinitive) to express obligation or necessity.

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Grammatical Analysis

"ἐχρῆν"

Verb type: standard verb (not -μι)

Lexical verb: χρή (impersonal verb ‘it is necessary/ought’)

Tense: imperfect

Voice: active

Mood: indicative

Person: 3rd

Number: singular

Impersonal usage: yes

Related Forms of χρή

5 forms discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

εχρην imperfect, active, indicative, singular, 3rd (impe... χρη present, active, indicative, singular, 3rd χρην imperfect, active, indicative, singular, 3rd χρή present, active, indicative, singular, 3rd χρῆναι aorist, active, infinitive, none (infinitive), non...

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