Understanding the Active Voice in Greek
In Greek, the Active Voice is used to show that the subject of the sentence is the one doing the action. This is similar to how we use active voice in English. It is a way to make sentences clear and direct.
Important Points
- The subject does the action.
- The verb changes form to match the subject.
- The object receives the action.
In the Active Voice, the verb changes to match the person who is doing the action. This means that the verb will look different depending on who is doing the action, like 'I run' versus 'he runs' in English.
Examples
- Ο Γιάννης τρέχει στο πάρκο.
- Η Μαρία διαβάζει ένα βιβλίο.
- Τα παιδιά παίζουν στην αυλή.
In these examples, you can see how the verb changes to match the subject. 'Τρέχει' is used with 'Ο Γιάννης' because he is the one running. 'Διαβάζει' is used with 'Η Μαρία' because she is the one reading. 'Παίζουν' is used with 'Τα παιδιά' because they are the ones playing.
Important Points
- Use active voice to make sentences clear.
- Match the verb with the subject.
- Use active voice to show who is doing the action.
Using the active voice helps make your sentences strong and easy to understand. It is important to pay attention to the verb forms and make sure they match the subject of your sentence.
Examples
- Ο δάσκαλος εξηγεί το μάθημα.
- Η γάτα κυνηγάει το ποντίκι.
- Ο σκύλος γαβγίζει δυνατά.