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Suggestions and Acceptance with Ας

Level 5Sounds Like as

Ας introduces a finite verb for a suggestion, permission, concession or acceptance.

How It Works

Ας introduces a finite verb for a suggestion, permission, concession or acceptance.

First-person plural often invites joint action, but ας is not limited to let's. Use μη(ν) for its negative and choose aspect for the intended activity or whole event.

GreekMeaning
Ας φύγουμε.Let's leave.
Ας έρθει κι αυτός.Let him come too.
Ας μην το συζητήσουμε.Let's not discuss it.

Examples (3)

  1. Ας φύγουμε.

    Let's leave.

  2. Ας έρθει κι αυτός.

    Let him come too.

  3. Ας μην το συζητήσουμε.

    Let's not discuss it.

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αςLevel 5Suggestions and Acceptance with Ας

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Recognize a finite action clause before describing its absence, an alternative to it or a jointly proposed action.

Words in This Pattern

αςμημην