Understanding Greek Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns in Greek are used when the subject and the object of a verb are the same person or thing. They show that someone is doing something to themselves.
Important Points
- Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object are the same.
- In Greek, reflexive pronouns change according to the person and number.
- They are often used with verbs that describe actions done to oneself.
In Greek, reflexive pronouns are different from English. They change form based on who is doing the action. Let's look at how they work.
Forms of Greek Reflexive Pronouns
Important Points
- 1st person singular: εαυτό μου (myself)
- 2nd person singular: εαυτό σου (yourself)
- 3rd person singular: εαυτό του/της/του (himself/herself/itself)
- 1st person plural: εαυτούς μας (ourselves)
- 2nd person plural: εαυτούς σας (yourselves)
- 3rd person plural: εαυτούς τους/τους/τους (themselves)
Examples
- Ο Γιώργος κοιτάζει τον εαυτό του στον καθρέφτη.
- Η Μαρία αγαπάει τον εαυτό της.
- Εμείς προσέχουμε τους εαυτούς μας.
When you use reflexive pronouns, you are showing that the action is happening to the same person who is doing it. This helps make sentences clear and specific.
Using Reflexive Pronouns in Sentences
Important Points
- Use reflexive pronouns to show actions done to oneself.
- They can be used with verbs like 'wash', 'dress', and 'see'.
- Make sure the pronoun matches the subject in person and number.
Examples
- Πρέπει να φροντίζεις τον εαυτό σου κάθε μέρα.
- Εκείνοι προετοιμάζουν τους εαυτούς τους για το διαγώνισμα.
- Κάθε πρωί, λούζω τον εαυτό μου.