Probability / possibility
The particle θα which appears in the periphrastic future forms expresses, among other things, probability. The speaker maintains that the…
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Giving directions / instructions
We can use either the imperative or the present tense to give directions or instructions.Πήγαινε ευθεία και στο δεύτερο δρόμο…
Giving advice
The imperative can also be used to give advice, as well as a number of other structures such as questions…
Polite requests
Imperative forms are not of course the only means of expressing commands. There are a number of ways to give…
Present Perfect or Past Perfective?
The past perfective can often be used instead of the present perfect without a significant change in meaning.Ο Γιάννης είχε…
Verb groups
There are two main groups of verbs according to the ending of their citation form, i.e. the first person singular…
Complement clauses
Complement clauses are nominal and function as complements of verbs, adjectives, nouns and adverbsComplement clauses are introduced by: (a) the…
Clauses of Concession / Contrast
The clauses of concession / contrast are introduced by conjunctions such as αν και (even though, although), παρ’ όλο που…