# μαθητεύω/mathēteuō
Sometimes this word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action. 

* This word can mean to be a disciple. A disciple is someone who chooses to follow and obey someone else. 

**Advice to translators**: This type of verb describes a state of being.

Sometimes this word is an action. It is a verb

* This word can mean to make someone a disciple.