μαθεύτηκε

Greek

Etymology

• See etymology of μαθεύομαι (mathévomai, “become known”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈθeftice/
• Hyphenation: μα‧θεύ‧τη‧κε

Verb

μαθεύτηκε • (mathéftike)

1. 3rd person singular simple past form of μαθεύομαι (mathévomai).:
   1. became known (of news)

      Το νέο μαθεύτηκε, διαδόθηκε γρήγορα, αλλά δεν το είπανε ακόμη στις ειδήσεις.

      To néo mathéftike, diadóthike grígora, allá den to eípane akómi stis eidíseis.

      The news story became known, it has spread fast, but it has not been announced yet on the news.

   2. (impersonal) it has been known, publicised, it was rumoured

      Mαθεύτηκε ότι παραιτήθηκε ο πρόεδρος

      Mathéftike óti paraitíthike o próedros

      It became known that the president resigned.

      Mαθεύτηκε ότι θα παντρευτείς· αληθεύει;

      Mathéftike óti tha pantrefteís; alithévei?

      There has been a rurmour that you will get married; is it true?

Usage notes

• Also impersonal verb is the less common present tense μαθεύεται (mathévetai).