έχω + perfect form

The Present Perfect

Level 2Sounds Like échō

Έχω plus an invariant perfect form presents a past event as relevant to the present.

How It Works

Έχω plus an invariant perfect form presents a past event as relevant to the present.

In έχω γράψει, only έχω changes for person and number. Γράψει is not an agreeing adjective; other perfect constructions with a participle have a different structure.

GreekMeaning
Έχω γράψει το γράμμα.I have written the letter.
Έχεις δει την Άννα;Have you seen Anna?
Έχουμε φάει.We have eaten.

Examples (3)

  1. Έχω γράψει το γράμμα.

    I have written the letter.

  2. Έχεις δει την Άννα;

    Have you seen Anna?

  3. Έχουμε φάει.

    We have eaten.

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έχω + perfect formLevel 2The Present Perfect

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