να + imperfective
Ongoing or Repeated Να-Actions
An imperfective form after να presents an activity as unfolding, repeated or characteristic.
How It Works
An imperfective form after να presents an activity as unfolding, repeated or characteristic.
Compare να γράφω with να γράψω. The surrounding verb and context matter: an instruction about a continuing habit often uses imperfective even when it concerns future behavior.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Θέλω να διαβάζω κάθε μέρα. | I want to read every day. |
| Πρέπει να προσέχεις. | You need to be careful. |
| Μου αρέσει να περπατάω. | I like walking. |
Examples (3)
- Θέλω να διαβάζω κάθε μέρα.
I want to read every day.
- Πρέπει να προσέχεις.
You need to be careful.
- Μου αρέσει να περπατάω.
I like walking.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Distinguish a whole-event view from an unfolding or habitual view before choosing the form in this construction.
Words in This Pattern
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