Putting a Known Object First
A known object can be placed before the clause as its topic, often with a matching clitic inside.
How It Works
A known object can be placed before the clause as its topic, often with a matching clitic inside.
The initial noun phrase keeps the case required by its role. This presents what the sentence is about and is different from emphatically focusing a new answer.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Το βιβλίο το διάβασα. | The book, I read it. |
| Την Άννα την ξέρω. | Anna, I know her. |
| Αυτό δεν το θέλω. | This, I do not want. |
Examples (3)
- Το βιβλίο το διάβασα.
The book, I read it.
- Την Άννα την ξέρω.
Anna, I know her.
- Αυτό δεν το θέλω.
This, I do not want.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize a matching clitic and full object phrase before putting the topic first or clarifying the referent after the clause.
Words in This Pattern
Practice Putting a Known Object First in Bubblegum
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