Basic Sentence Order
A common neutral order is subject, verb and object, but Greek allows other orders for context and focus.
How It Works
A common neutral order is subject, verb and object, but Greek allows other orders for context and focus.
Case endings and verb agreement do much of the work of identifying roles. Start with a clear short sentence; flexibility does not mean that every word order has the same emphasis.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Η Άννα πίνει νερό. | Anna is drinking water. |
| Ο Νίκος διαβάζει. | Nikos is reading. |
| Το παιδί θέλει καφέ. | The child wants coffee. |
Examples (3)
- Η Άννα πίνει νερό.
Anna is drinking water.
- Ο Νίκος διαβάζει.
Nikos is reading.
- Το παιδί θέλει καφέ.
The child wants coffee.
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