Γράφω

γράφω (grapho)

Gloss: verb, I write

Root: γράφ

Principal Parts: γράφω, γράψω, ἔγραψα, γέγραφα, γέγραμμαι, ἐγράφην

Strong's 1125

GK 1211

Frequency 191


 * Mounce classifies this as a v-1b(1) that is a root ending with a labial (root: γράφ)
 * So when σ is needed e.g. in future or aorist, φ + σ -> ψ, quite regular and rule abiding
 * Imperfect is ἔγραφον
 * Very common is γέγραπται, perfect passive indicative 3P sg. Translates as "it is written".