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Deponent Verbs¶
Type: Linguistic concept
Greek and Romanian linguistics
Definition¶
In Greek grammar, deponent verbs (ἀποθετικά) are verbs with a passive form but an active meaning. In Romanian etymology, deponent verbs are one source of apparent Greek borrowings — Greek deponent verbs whose form was borrowed into Romanian.
Significance for Romanian-Greek Lexicography¶
Some Romanian words that appear to derive from Greek verbs actually derive from the Greek deponent form. For example, verbs ending in -eze or -ui in Romanian may reflect Greek deponent verbs rather than active verbs.