Learning #Greek without knowing the definite article? Impossible! In Greek we use the definite article A LOT!
The three genders of the Greek definite article are : ο, η, το.
But it is declinable and always agrees in gender, case and number with the noun or adjective it accompanies.
In this lesson, you'll learn the grammar around the definite article, but also some basic rules about when to use it. Some cases may be surprising!
In the end you'll realize that the Greek definite article is very important for many reasons. It can help you identify the gender of a noun, even when it seems impossible.
If you are a beginner, you must know that one of the most common mistakes an English speaker may make in Greek is forget the definite article.
O Γιάννης είναι φίλος μου - John is my friend.
So, enjoy this lesson!
In time and through practice you'll be intuitive about the article and you won't even think about it when speaking Greek.
For any questions leave a comment!
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Με αγάπη,
Λίνα
PS: at 4:23 the tables shows singular first, then plural.
@linaaaap17 years agoHello friends! Hardcore grammar lesson today, for those of you who can handle it with this beautiful summer weather outside! 28
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@uncabral5 years agoWow! Very clear and thorough. I have beengreek for about a week and i am gladly surprised to discover it is not as difficult as i first thought. This particular lesson just showed me how similar in this respect is greek to spanish (my native language) the declination is the difference, but basically only two is not much compared to russian, german or latin, plus the phonetics are really easy for us, same sounds in 99% and similar ways of talking not to mention the similar etymology. A most wonderful language and excelent didactics here. Thanks. ...Expand7
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@sweetyvany997 years agoI find it great of you that you still make videos after 7-8 years and then a long break in between! 9
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@ThiagoRibeiro-iz4cb5 years agoThank you very much! I' am brazilian and love the greek language! 3
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@wanpachaysri10813 years agoThank you very much for your very good lesson. I' m the beginner in studying greek language. It' s so helpful. Blessings. 1
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@user-do9ou9nq9s6 years agoYou are my best teacher. You always make me feel fun to learn greek. 2
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@youbuddha17 years agoYour videos are brilliant, well done and thank you. 7
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@Anwoth486 years agoThanks for this video. It explained a lot to me that i previously couldnt understand. Very helpful! 5
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@mahtabmahtab59994 years agoVery great teacher with obvious expression. Thank you. 1
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@MR-ub6sq3 years agoHey. I found your channel only because i needed to figure out the difference between the different versions of the volume articles. English is simply the and . ...Expand2
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@shannoncavanaugh62644 years agoLina i have just discovered you. You explain very well this difficult understanding of articles. Thank you very much. Have a happy day! Until the next lesson. 1
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@cherrypie90863 years agoThank you so much! This is the best explanation by far. I had to go through loots of channels. Thanks again! 1
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@inciozsendil8 months agoYes it was difficult but you made it easy. Thanks lina.
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@JasminAlvarez17 years agoHi lina, thank you so much for your videos! They are amazing, and they are really helping me to improve my greek. You are a great teacher! I look forward to your next videos. 7
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@foscopace11072 years agoVery interesting, and also clear this lesson.
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@bookpapa45652 years agoThis video is awesome! Thank you so much!!! The one observation I have is when giving us The Preposition + The definite article @ / class="buttons"> contraction chart, plural and singular genitive and accusative should be reversed. This video is supper helpful! Thank you again!! .....Expand
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@suraqi48934 years agoThank you so much this was very clear and helpful. 1
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@NikisLearningLounge7 years agoWoah lina! How brave of you! The subject matter is rather complicated but thanks for the video, it' s not something you watch once. Thanks so much! 2
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@mcaetano20004 years agoIn portuguese we use the definite article with proper nouns (names of people, animals, countries, towns and brands. Too! 4
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@helen82587 years agoThese videos are soo helpful! Thank you! 3
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@andycordy519010 months agoThank you, lina. i am not good with grids of information because my mind tries to take in all the information at once and i get a kind of panic. ...Expand
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@tiramisunsun4 years agoI' m glad i' m french, it follows similar patterns (except for the name of people, it does sound weird to me) 5
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@user-ug3vv2bj8l6 years agoHi lina thanks for the video. It' s easy to understand. I think the first set is singular and the second part is the plural.
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@simonkay65336 years agoI really love your video and you have a lovely voice! In many aspects greek is like german, which i find fascinating. 2
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@williambush31844 years ago! I have a quick question. On the chart combining " " + the definite article, isn' t the top section singular and the bottom section plural? .
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@conniegoldstein27727 years ago! I love his series, but need more written exercises. Any suggestions for. 1
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@natalietornatore43425 years agoThank you confusing but will listen again as there is a lot to take in.
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@anterdogan6 years ago. So do you actually say "The pursuit the happines"? edit: never mind. Figured it out. "tis" is the genitive form of the feminine singular article :D .....Expand2
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@influencestore7135 years agoLina your course is very important good job jesus loves you.
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@saripapp55937 years agoDear lina, re your. It is great: but i am afraid that at the 4, 23 minute table /greekwith preposition " se" the plural and singular have been mixed up. 1
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@aylintoksoz48395 years agoAs i have learnt so far, sorry i am at beginner level yet, but, as i learnt, after nouns have to be used with accusativr voice. So how come it becomes " "
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@grace54474 years agoThank you for this! Can i ask a question? What is the meaning of the prepositionwhen should it be combined with the article?
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@philipbuckley7594 years agoIn koine greek, is there a different conjugation between present active indicitive, and present activebelieve, vs you continue believing.
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@minniemouse14385 years agoCan someone explain to me what is genitive, accusative and nominative? English is my second language, so i don' t really get it. Thank you!
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@AbuBakar-xl8zylast yearHi lina, i think you should keep separate grammar' s episode and give number like part 1 and 2. I can' t find as well for grammar lessons.
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@jennergonzalez31767 years agoCan you please make a video about the subjunctive. It will be much appreciate it.
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@kiriakianastasiadis15566 years agoYia sou! Please help me understand what nom, gen, and acc stand for?
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@leecanvas7 years agoAt , shouldn'it be ? With "" at the end? 1
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@jesuslovesandoy24067 years agoWhen can i use definite article with " " like, etc " " , ^^, , ^^,. 1
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@steve51234567894 years agoWhat' s nominative, genitive, accusative? 1
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@funenglish2486 years agoObject pronouns must be a headache for english speaking people. For us, spaniards, it is kind of similar. 1
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@nuagiste3 years agoLina, some critical reviewwe don' t hear you speaking greek enough, far too little, and then much too fast and you don' t repeat thingsyour efforts are admirable. ...Expand
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@samighasemi33332 years agoThank you so much, you helped me a lot.
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