Matching Neuter Subject and Object Forms
Neuter nouns have matching nominative and accusative forms within each number.
How It Works
Neuter nouns have matching nominative and accusative forms within each number.
This identity extends to their articles and many agreeing adjectives. Sentence structure, verb meaning and context still distinguish a subject from an object.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Το παιδί διαβάζει. | The child is reading. |
| Βλέπω το παιδί. | I see the child. |
| Θέλω τα βιβλία. | I want the books. |
Examples (3)
- Το παιδί διαβάζει.
The child is reading.
- Βλέπω το παιδί.
I see the child.
- Θέλω τα βιβλία.
I want the books.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize neuter gender and ordinary plural agreement before learning another paradigm or interpreting matching case forms.