Naming the Agent of a Passive
A passive clause can name the agent with από plus an accusative phrase.
How It Works
A passive clause can name the agent with από plus an accusative phrase.
The affected participant becomes the subject and controls the verb's agreement. Από has many other meanings, so identify a passive relation from the whole clause rather than the preposition alone.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Το γράμμα γράφτηκε από την Άννα. | The letter was written by Anna. |
| Το σπίτι χτίστηκε από εργάτες. | The house was built by workers. |
| Το φαγητό ετοιμάστηκε από τον Νίκο. | The food was prepared by Nikos. |
Examples (3)
- Το γράμμα γράφτηκε από την Άννα.
The letter was written by Anna.
- Το σπίτι χτίστηκε από εργάτες.
The house was built by workers.
- Το φαγητό ετοιμάστηκε από τον Νίκο.
The food was prepared by Nikos.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Distinguish morphological voice from meaning before reading this particular middle-passive paradigm or interpretation.
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