Articles With Personal Names
Greek normally uses a definite article with a personal name inside an ordinary sentence.
How It Works
Greek normally uses a definite article with a personal name inside an ordinary sentence.
The article changes with the name's role: ο Νίκος but τον Νίκο. Direct address normally omits it, and headings, labels and certain fixed uses can follow other conventions.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Η Άννα ήρθε. | Anna came. |
| Βλέπω τον Νίκο. | I see Nikos. |
| Το βιβλίο της Μαρίας. | Maria's book. |
Examples (3)
- Η Άννα ήρθε.
Anna came.
- Βλέπω τον Νίκο.
I see Nikos.
- Το βιβλίο της Μαρίας.
Maria's book.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize the basic definite article before comparing definiteness, number or its use with a special noun phrase.
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