μαθεύεται

Greek

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈθe.ve.te/
• Hyphenation: μα‧θεύ‧ε‧ται

Verb

μαθεύεται • (mathévetai)

1. third-person singular present of μαθεύομαι (mathévomai):
   1. becoming known (of news)

      Το νέο μαθεύεται, διαδίδεται γρήγορα, αλλά δεν το είπανε ακόμη στις ειδήσεις.

      To néo mathévetai, diadídetai grígora, allá den to eípane akómi stis eidíseis.

      The news story is becoming known, it spreads fast, but it has not been announced yet on the news.

   2. (impersonal) it is known, publicised, it is rumoured

      Mαθεύεται ότι παραιτήθηκε ο πρόεδρος

      Mathévetai óti paraitíthike o próedros

      It is becoming known that the president resigned.

      Mαθεύεται ότι θα παντρευτείς· αληθεύει;

      Mathévetai óti tha pantrefteís; alithévei?

      It is rumoured that you will get married; is it true?

Usage notes

• More common as impersonal verb is the past tense μαθεύτηκε (mathéftike).