Dictionary · verb
ekpafi
ekpafi/ekˈpa.fi/
ekpafi is an Esperanto verb meaning “to discharge”.
Meaning
open fire
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to dischargefirefire off
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Pronunciation
- IPA
- /ekˈpa.fi/
- Syllables
- ek·PA·fi
- Listen
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Word structure
- ekprefixstart, sudden action
- pafrootpafo
- iendinginfinitive
Forms
| infinitive | ekpafi |
|---|---|
| present | ekpafas |
| past | ekpafis |
| future | ekpafos |
| conditional | ekpafus |
| volitive | ekpafu |
| active participle · ongoing | ekpafanta |
| active participle · completed | ekpafinta |
| active participle · about to | ekpafonta |
Example sentences
- La aliaj policanoj ekpafis al la homamaso.The other policemen began shooting at the crowd. #12547620ekpafis → ekpafi: open fire
- Atendu, ĝis ili ekpafos!Wait until they open fire. #2779750
- La pafilegoj ekpafis, forfalĉante la unuan ondon per hajlo da kugloj.The cannons opened fire, mowing down the first wave with grapeshot. #5796434
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