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The Active Participle in Greek Posted by Ourania on Feb 20, 2018
Γεια σας! Τoday we will see the different uses of the active participle (ενεργητική μετοχή). It is formed by the stem of the verb and the endings –οντας (for verbs ending in-ω) or –ώντας (for verbs ending in –ώ): τρέχοντας (running) / μιλώντας (speaking). The active participle can be used to express: 1. The way…
Use of much, many and very in Greek Posted by Ourania on Nov 27, 2017
The word πολύς, πολλή, πολύ is an adjective.It has three genders, plural, singular and cases. It can be translated as much, many or a lot of. Επίθετο (adjective) Έχω πολλά χρήματα. I have much money. Θέλω πολλή μπίρα. I want much beer. Πίνουν πολύ κρασί. They drink much wine. Ήπιαν πολλούς καφέδες. They…
Greek quiz: the articles Posted by Ourania on Sep 27, 2017
Γεια σας! In this post there is a quiz suitable for beginners who would like extra practice in the use of articles. Read the sentences and choose the right phrase that completes them (α or β). Only one answer is correct. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions. Πήγα…
Question vs request confusion Posted by Ourania on Feb 28, 2017
Greek learners often mix up the use of ρωτάω and ζητάω. Both verbs mean “to ask”. In the examples below, you can see the use of these verbs. Ρωτάω (question) Ο Νίκος ρώτησε τι ώρα είναι. Nikos asked the time (lit: Nikos asked what time it was). Η Σοφία ρώτησε πού είναι η Μαρία. Sophia…
Interrogative pronouns quiz in Greek Posted by Ourania on Sep 6, 2016
Γεια σας! In this post there is a quiz on interrogative pronouns. It is a challenging topic because some pronouns, such as ποιός (who) and πόσος (how many, how much) are declined. All you have to do is to find the right translation of the following sentences. #1. What does “book” mean? α. Τι σημαίνει…
Use of Greek: demonstrative pronouns Posted by Ourania on Jul 20, 2015
The pronouns τέτοιος and τόσος can be confusing. They are both translated as such but τόσος can take more definitions depending on the context. The difference is that τέτοιος is used to state quality and τόσος is used to state quantity. They are declined as adjectives (see pdf) and they agree in gender, number and…
Test Your Greek Grammar Knowledge: Subjunctive Mood Quiz Posted by Ourania on Oct 29, 2013
This is a grammar quiz about the Subjunctive mood. It’s suitable to A2-B1 students. Select which of the two statements (A or B) is the correct statement for the situation described. You may find the answer key at the end of the quiz. If you need further explanation, feel free to leave a comment or…