[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.)
__________
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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