Understanding Greek Prepositions
Prepositions are small words that help us understand where things are, when they happen, and how they relate to each other. In Greek, just like in English, prepositions are important for making sentences clear and meaningful.
Important Points
- σε (se) - in, at, to
- με (me) - with
- για (gia) - for
- από (apo) - from
- ως (os) - until, as
- κατά (kata) - against, during
- προς (pros) - towards
Prepositions in Greek usually come before a noun or a pronoun. They help to show the relationship between that noun or pronoun and the rest of the sentence. For example, they can tell us where something is, like 'on the table,' or when something happens, like 'at noon.'
Using Prepositions in Sentences
Examples
- Το βιβλίο είναι στο τραπέζι.
- Πάμε με το αυτοκίνητο.
- Θα έρθω για καφέ.
In these examples, 'στο' means 'on,' 'με' means 'with,' and 'για' means 'for.' They help us understand where the book is, how we are traveling, and what we are going to do.
Sometimes, prepositions can change meaning depending on the context. For instance, 'από' can mean 'from' or 'since,' and 'ως' can mean 'until' or 'as.' It's important to look at the whole sentence to understand the correct meaning.
Examples
- Έρχομαι από το σχολείο.
- Θα μείνω ως το βράδυ.