Subjunctive
The verb form that is usually preceded by να is traditionally called “subjunctive” (Υποτακτική) and can be used for a…
grammar
How to express wish
Ευχή (wish) A wish referring to the future is expressed by the subjunctive verb forms (i.e. periphrastic forms with να,…
Nouns as complements and modifiers of nouns
Within a noun phrase (NP) the head noun might be modified or complemented by another noun which is either in…
Possessive pronouns
Possession is expressed by two structures: a) by the weak form of the personal pronoun, which is placed after the…
Τhe use of the accusative case in time phrases
Language LabΤhe use of the accusative case in time phrasesΤί μέρα είναι σήμερα; What’s day today?Σήμερα είναι Κυριακή. Today it’s…
Ancient Greek prepositions
Prepositions in Greek for the most part work as they do in English . The principal difference is that the…
Ancient Greek: ίστημι
Active PresentIndicative Conjunctiveίστημι ιστ-ώ ίστ-ης ιστ-ής ίστ-ησιν ιστ-ήίστ-αμεν ιστ-ώμείστ-ατε ιστ-ήτειστ-άσιν ιστ-ώσι/ ιστ-ώσιν Are you looking for Greek Lessons/ courses in Manchester…
Simple Past (verb: to be)
Simple Past (verb: to be)Ήμουν Ι wasΉσουν you wereΉταν he/ she/ it wasΉμασταν we wereΉσασταν you wereΉταν they wereAdverbs &…