Understanding Greek Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns in Greek are words that replace nouns and refer to people or things. They are important because they help us know who or what we are talking about without repeating names all the time.
Important Points
- Singular and Plural Forms
- Cases: Nominative, Genitive, Accusative
- Gender: Masculine, Feminine, Neuter
Singular and Plural Forms
In Greek, just like in English, pronouns have singular and plural forms. Singular is when we talk about one person or thing, and plural is for more than one.
Examples
- Εγώ είμαι εδώ. (I am here.)
- Εμείς είμαστε εδώ. (We are here.)
Greek pronouns change form based on their role in the sentence. These forms are called cases. The main cases are nominative (subject), genitive (possession), and accusative (object).
Important Points
- Nominative: Used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence.
- Genitive: Shows possession or relation.
- Accusative: Used when the pronoun is the object of the sentence.
Examples
- Εγώ βλέπω το σκύλο. (I see the dog.)
- Το βιβλίο είναι δικό μου. (The book is mine.)
- Βλέπω εσένα. (I see you.)
Greek pronouns can also change based on gender. This means they have different forms for masculine, feminine, and neuter.
Examples
- Αυτός είναι φίλος μου. (He is my friend.)
- Αυτή είναι φίλη μου. (She is my friend.)
- Αυτό είναι το βιβλίο μου. (It is my book.)