Leaving Out Subject Pronouns

Level 1

A subject pronoun can be left out when the verb and context identify the subject.

How It Works

A subject pronoun can be left out when the verb and context identify the subject.

The verb still carries person and number. Pronouns are useful for contrast, and third-person reference may need clarification if several people are in the conversation.

GreekMeaning
Μένω εδώ.I live here.
Μιλάς ελληνικά.You speak Greek.
Διαβάζουμε.We are reading.

Examples (3)

  1. Μένω εδώ.

    I live here.

  2. Μιλάς ελληνικά.

    You speak Greek.

  3. Διαβάζουμε.

    We are reading.

How It Connects

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Leaving Out Subject PronounsLevel 1

Learn This First

Recognize person endings and an ordinary finite verb before omitting its subject, negating it or adding a dependent action.

Words in This Pattern

εγώεσύαυτόςεμείςεσείς