Direct Objects in the Accusative
A direct object normally takes the accusative.
How It Works
A direct object normally takes the accusative.
Compare ο φίλος with βλέπω τον φίλο. Masculine singular nouns often show the case clearly; many feminine and neuter forms look the same in nominative and accusative.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Βλέπω τον φίλο. | I see the friend. |
| Θέλω την τσάντα. | I want the bag. |
| Πίνω το νερό. | I am drinking the water. |
Examples (3)
- Βλέπω τον φίλο.
I see the friend.
- Θέλω την τσάντα.
I want the bag.
- Πίνω το νερό.
I am drinking the water.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Distinguish the subject from the participant affected by an action before recognizing the accusative object.
Learn Next
Patterns that build on this one.
- από + accusativeΑπό for fromLevel 1
- για + accusativeΓια for forLevel 1
- θέλω + nounSaying What You WantLevel 1
- με + accusativeΜε for withLevel 1
- με λένεIntroducing Your NameLevel 1
- σε + accusativeΣε for Place or DestinationLevel 1
- τον την τοAccusative ArticlesLevel 1
- εμένα εσένα αυτόν αυτήν αυτόStrong Object PronounsLevel 2
And 3 more in the full list.
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