Language/Modern-greek-1453/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Modern Greek (1453-) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "to be" in Modern Greek (1453-). We will look at the conjugation of the verb, as well as some examples of how it is used in sentences.
The verb "to be" in Modern Greek (1453-) is είμαι (eímai). It is an irregular verb, meaning that it does not follow the same conjugation pattern as other verbs. The conjugation of the verb is as follows:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | είμαι (eímai) | είμαστε (eímasté) |
| 2nd | είσαι (eísai) | είσαστε (eísasté) |
| 3rd | είναι (eíne) | είναστε (eínasté) |
The verb can be used in a variety of ways. Here are some examples of how it is used in sentences:
- Person 1: Πού είσαι; (Pou eísai?) (Where are you?)
- Person 2: Είμαι στο δωμάτιο μου. (Eímai sto domátio mou.) (I am in my room.)
- Person 1: Τι είναι αυτό; (Ti eíne aftó?) (What is this?)
- Person 2: Αυτό είναι μια καρέκλα. (Aftó eíne mia karékla.) (This is a chair.)
- Person 1: Ποιος είναι ο άνθρωπος; (Pios eíne o ánthropos?) (Who is the man?)
- Person 2: Ο άνθρωπος είναι ο πατέρας μου. (O ánthropos eíne o patéras mou.) (The man is my father.)
It is also possible to use the verb "to be" to form questions. For example:
- Person 1: Είσαι ενεργός; (Eísai energhós?) (Are you active?)
- Person 2: Ναι, είμαι ενεργός. (Nai, eímai energhós.) (Yes, I am active.)
In addition, the verb "to be" can also be used to form negative sentences. For example:
- Person 1: Είσαι άνετος; (Eísai ánetos?) (Are you comfortable?)
- Person 2: Όχι, δεν είμαι άνετος. (Óchi, den eímai ánetos.) (No, I am not comfortable.)
Finally, the verb "to be" can also be used to form affirmative sentences. For example:
- Person 1: Είσαι ευτυχισμένος; (Eísai eftychisménos?) (Are you happy?)
- Person 2: Ναι, είμαι ευτυχισμένος. (Nai, eímai eftychisménos.) (Yes, I am happy.)
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