Wishes With Να
An independent να-clause can express a wish, blessing or desired outcome.
How It Works
An independent να-clause can express a wish, blessing or desired outcome.
The construction is not always an instruction. Context, intonation and verb choice distinguish a wish from a command or question, and tense can mark a wish about an unreal situation.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Να είσαι καλά! | May you be well! |
| Να περάσεις καλά! | Have a good time! |
| Να ζήσετε! | May you have a long life together! |
Examples (3)
- Να είσαι καλά!
May you be well!
- Να περάσεις καλά!
Have a good time!
- Να ζήσετε!
May you have a long life together!
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize a finite να-clause and its own subject before adding a governing expression or negative.
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