να + finite verb

Clauses with Να

Level 2Sounds Like na

Να introduces a finite verb whose ending agrees with its own subject.

How It Works

Να introduces a finite verb whose ending agrees with its own subject.

Greek commonly uses a να-clause where English uses to plus an infinitive. The subject can match or differ from the preceding verb; choose aspect to suit the intended action.

GreekMeaning
Θέλω να φύγω.I want to leave.
Μπορείς να έρθεις.You can come.
Θέλουμε να φάμε.We want to eat.

Examples (3)

  1. Θέλω να φύγω.

    I want to leave.

  2. Μπορείς να έρθεις.

    You can come.

  3. Θέλουμε να φάμε.

    We want to eat.

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να + finite verbLevel 2Clauses with Να

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

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