Adding Extra Information With a Relative
A nonrestrictive relative adds information about an already identified referent rather than selecting which one is meant.
How It Works
A nonrestrictive relative adds information about an already identified referent rather than selecting which one is meant.
Commas and intonation help signal the difference. Both που and inflected relative forms can occur, but ambiguity may require a clearer noun phrase or ο οποίος construction.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Η Άννα, που μένει εδώ, θα έρθει. | Anna, who lives here, will come. |
| Ο Νίκος, ο οποίος είναι γιατρός, έφυγε. | Nikos, who is a doctor, left. |
| Το σπίτι μας, που είναι παλιό, χρειάζεται επισκευή. | Our house, which is old, needs repair. |
Examples (3)
- Η Άννα, που μένει εδώ, θα έρθει.
Anna, who lives here, will come.
- Ο Νίκος, ο οποίος είναι γιατρός, έφυγε.
Nikos, who is a doctor, left.
- Το σπίτι μας, που είναι παλιό, χρειάζεται επισκευή.
Our house, which is old, needs repair.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize a relative clause and its antecedent before using an inflected relative or distinguishing additional information.
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