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Modern Greek (1453-) Grammar → Prepositions and Conjunctions → Common Prepositions

As a beginner in learning Modern Greek (1453-), it is important to understand the role and usage of prepositions in the language. Prepositions are small words that are used to connect different parts of a sentence, indicate a relationship between different objects or people, or indicate position or direction. In this lesson, we will discuss some of the most common prepositions in the Greek language, how they are used, and provide examples of their usage. After mastering this lesson, you can also explore other related topics such as Greek Adverbs, Participle spelling, and The predicate to further enhance your understanding of Modern Greek grammar.

Basic Introduction[edit | edit source]

In the Greek language, prepositions are words that are placed before a noun, pronoun, or phrase to show a relationship between them and the other words in the sentence. In most cases, prepositions are followed by an object which refers to a person, place or thing, and they indicate the relationship between that object and the other parts of the sentence.

For example, in the sentence "Γράφω μια επιστολή στο φίλο μου," the preposition "στο" (sto) indicates the relationship between the noun "επιστολή" (epistolí) and the rest of the sentence, while the object of the preposition, "ο φίλος μου" (o fílos mou) refers to the person to whom the letter is addressed.

In general, prepositions in Modern Greek (1453-) do not change their form, regardless of the gender, number, or case of the noun they are connected to. Prepositions are also not declined, that is, they do not change form to match the case or gender of the noun they accompany.

Common Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Here are some of the most common prepositions in Modern Greek (1453-) you should know:

Σε (se)[edit | edit source]

The preposition "σε" (se), which is pronounced "seh" in Modern Greek, is used to indicate movement or direction towards a person or place. It can be used with both people and objects, and it is often followed by the accusative case in the Greek language.

For example:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
Πάω σε μια συναυλία. Páo se mia sinavilía. I am going to a concert.
Ο Δημήτρης πηγαίνει στο σχολείο. O Dimitrís pigéni sto scholeío. Dimitris is going to school.
Θα πάμε σε ένα ωραίο μέρος το Σαββατοκύριακο. Tha páme se éna oréo méros to Savvatokýriako. We are going to a nice place this weekend.

Στο (sto)[edit | edit source]

The preposition "στο" (sto), which is pronounced "stoh" in Modern Greek, is used to indicate a location or place where an action is performed. It is often used with the masculine gender, and it is followed by the accusative case.

For example:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
Είμαι στο σπίτι. Eímai sto spíti. I am at home.
Οι φίλοι μας θα έρθουν στο σπίτι μας αυτή την εβδομάδα. Oi fíloi mas érchontai sto spíti mas aftí tin evdomáda. Our friends are coming to our house this week.
Πηγαίνω στο γυμναστήριο κάθε Σάββατο. Pigéno sto gymnastírio káthe Sávvato. I go to the gym every Saturday.

Από (apó)[edit | edit source]

The preposition "από" (apó), which is pronounced "apóh" in Modern Greek, is used to indicate origin or source of something. It can be used with both people and objects, and it is often followed by the genitive case in the Greek language.

For example:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
Προέρχομαι από την Κύπρο. Proérchomai apó tin Kýpro. I come from Cyprus.
Το δώρο είναι από τη μητέρα μου. To dóro eínai apó ti mitéra mou. The gift is from my mother.
Ο καφές είναι από την Κολομβία. O kafés mou eínai apó tin Kolomvía. My coffee is from Colombia.

Για (gia)[edit | edit source]

The preposition "για" (gia), which is pronounced "yah" in Modern Greek, is used to indicate purpose or aim of something. It can be used with both people and objects, and it is often followed by the accusative case in the Greek language.

For example:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
Είμαι εδώ για να σε βοηθήσω. Eímai edó gia na se voi̱thí̱so. I am here to help you.
Αγόρασα ένα καρότσι για το μωρό μου. Agórasa éna karótsi gia to moró mou. I bought a stroller for my baby.
Πηγαίνω στο σούπερ μάρκετ για φρούτα. Pigéno sto súper márket gia froúta. I go to the supermarket for fruits.

Με (me)[edit | edit source]

The preposition "με" (me), which is pronounced "meh" in Modern Greek, is used to indicate accompaniment or association. It can be used with both people and objects, and it is often followed by the accusative case in the Greek language.

For example:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
Ήρθα με τον καλό μου φίλο. Írtha me ton kaló mou fílo. I came with my good friend.
Ο Δημήτρης πηγαίνει με τη μητέρα του στον κινηματογράφο. O Dimitrís pigéni me ti mitéra tou ston kinitomatógrafo. Dimitris is going to the cinema with his mother.
Συνήθως ταξιδεύω με τρένο. Taxidévo me tréno syníthōs. I usually travel by train.

Προς (pros)[edit | edit source]

The preposition "προς" (pros), which is pronounced "pross" in Modern Greek, is used to indicate movement or direction towards a person or place. It is often used with the dative case in Greek language.

For example:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
Πάω από τον πεζόδρομο. Páo pros ton pezódromo. I am going towards the pedestrian zone.
Στείλε το μήνυμα στη γραμματεία. Steíle to mí̱nima pros ti̱n grammaṯeía. Send the message to the office.
Ταξιδεύουμε στο βόρειο μέρος της χώρας. Taxidévoume pros to vóreio méros ti̱s chóras. We are traveling to the northern part of the country.

Practice Sentences[edit | edit source]

Here are some sentences for you to practice using the common prepositions we have just discussed:

  • Πηγαίνω ___ δουλειά κάθε πρωί. (sti)
  • Έχω ένα δώρο ___ το φίλο μου. (gia)
  • Η βιβλιοθήκη είναι ___ σχολείο. (sto)
  • Ο γάτος μου παίζει ___ το κουτί. (me)
  • Το αυτοκίνητό μου είναι ___ γειτονιά μου. (sti)
  • Κολυμπάμε ___ θάλασσα κάθε καλοκαίρι. (sti)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we covered some of the most common prepositions in Modern Greek (1453-). Remember that prepositions are small words that can change the meaning of a sentence and indicate relationships between different words or phrases. By mastering prepositions, you can improve your language skills and become more proficient in speaking and writing in Greek. 📚

As always, practice is key so be sure to use these prepositions in your daily conversations or writing exercises. Keep learning and good luck on your language learning journey! 🍀

If you want to dive deeper into Modern Greek grammar, feel free to explore other related lessons such as Greek sentence types, Greek voices and verb conjugations, and Greek verb conjugation groups. Happy learning! 😊

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