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Prepositions are concise words that typically come before nouns, and sometimes before verbs as well. They are considered "predefined" because they have a fixed meaning and are used to indicate the relationship between the noun or verb they precede and other words in the sentence, such as declined nouns, pronouns, or adverbs. When used in this way, prepositions are traditionally known as "prepositional phrases."

In addition to their function in sentences, prepositions can be divided into two categories: proper and improper. Proper prepositions have their own meaning, while improper prepositions are formed by combining a preposition with another word.

There are 18 prepositions in total, with six being monosyllables and 12 having two syllables. Overall, prepositions play a crucial role in constructing sentences that convey clear meaning and facilitate effective communication.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Verb λύω: active voice & The verb : εἰμί.

Monosyllabic Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Greek English
ἐν in, among, during
εἰς-ἐς in, into, within
ἐκ-ἐξ (ἐκ becomes ἐξ before a vowel) from, out of, forth from
πρό in front, before, preferably at
πρός by, in addition to
σύν with

Two-Syllable Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Greek English
ἀνά upon, up, through
διά through, by means of, because
κατά down, along, according to
μετά after, behind
παρά with, near
ἀμφί about, around
ἀντί opposite, instead of, for the sake of
ἐπί on, for the purpose of, because of
περί about, near, around
ἀπό from, =distance: starting point, origin
ὑπό under
ὑπέρ above, over, beyond because of, by reason of

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