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Possessive Pronouns in Modern Greek Posted by Ourania on Nov 18, 2013
The possessive pronouns have the same form as the weak forms of the personal pronouns in the genitive case (γενική, geniki). They are used to express possession. Ενικός (enikos, singular) Πληθυντικός (plithintikos, plural) μου mou my μας mas our σου sou your σας sas your του tou his τους tous their (masc.) της tis her…
The Subjunctive Mood in Modern Greek Posted by Ourania on Oct 1, 2013
One of the most challenging Grammar topics, even for C Level students, is the Subjunctive Mood (Υποτακτική, Ipotaktiki) . The Subjunctive Mood is used basically to express wish, hope, expectation, intentions, and also to make suggestions and negative commands. It is formed by placing before the verb one of the following particles and conjunctions: ας…