Wanted Actions and Reported Facts

Level 5Sounds Like na óti

Many verbs select either a να-clause or an ότι-clause according to their meaning.

How It Works

Many verbs select either a να-clause or an ότι-clause according to their meaning.

Θέλω normally takes να for a desired action, while ξέρω ότι introduces a fact. Some verbs allow both with different meanings; learn the complement pattern together with the verb.

GreekMeaning
Θέλω να φύγει.I want him or her to leave.
Ξέρω ότι έφυγε.I know that he or she left.
Νομίζω ότι θα έρθει.I think that he or she will come.

Examples (3)

  1. Θέλω να φύγει.

    I want him or her to leave.

  2. Ξέρω ότι έφυγε.

    I know that he or she left.

  3. Νομίζω ότι θα έρθει.

    I think that he or she will come.

How It Connects

Tap a pattern to see what it builds on and what it leads to.

Wanted Actions and Reported FactsLevel 5

Learn This First

Recognize the embedded reported proposition before choosing its time reference or complement type.

Words in This Pattern

ότι