[B-Greek] Nonindicative forms of DIDWMI

Polycarp66 at aol.com Polycarp66 at aol.com
Wed Mar 24 11:25:38 EST 2004


In a message dated 3/24/2004 10:59:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
chidical at hotmail.com writes:
Can anyone explain to me why the Infinitive forms of DIDWMI appear to be 
irreqular (e.g., DIDONAI instead of DIDOIN for the present active, DIDOSQAI 
instead of DIDOUSQAI for the present middle, etc.)
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Other than a few contraction issues, DIDWMI is a fairly typical member of the 
family of -MI verbs.  I would suggest that you review them.  They appear in 
Smyth §416 on pp. 135 ff.  As to why, perhaps Carl can enlighten you regarding 
the history of this form.

gfsomsel



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