Repeating an Object With a Short Pronoun

Level 3

A noun phrase or strong pronoun can occur with a matching object clitic.

How It Works

A noun phrase or strong pronoun can occur with a matching object clitic.

Doubling is common with topical or definite objects and strong personal pronouns, but its distribution depends on syntax and information structure. A bare object noun phrase does not always require a clitic.

GreekMeaning
Την Άννα την ξέρω.Anna, I know her.
Εμένα με βλέπεις;Do you see me?
Του Νίκου τού έδωσα το βιβλίο.I gave Nikos the book.

Examples (3)

  1. Την Άννα την ξέρω.

    Anna, I know her.

  2. Εμένα με βλέπεις;

    Do you see me?

  3. Του Νίκου τού έδωσα το βιβλίο.

    I gave Nikos the book.

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Repeating an Object With a Short PronounLevel 3

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Identify the referent and case of a short object pronoun before combining it with a full object phrase.

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σουεμέναεσένα