Essential Modern Greek Grammar

Synopsis

This logical, developmental presentation of the major aspects of modern Greek grammar includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension. Designed for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire the basics of everyday modern Greek, this grammar features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Greek Alphabet

* Introduction to the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet.
* Examples: Γ (gamma), Δ (delta), Θ (theta)

Chapter 2: Nouns and Articles

* Explanation of noun genders and declensions.
* Use of definite and indefinite articles.
* Examples: ο άνδρας (the man), η γυναίκα (the woman)

Chapter 3: Adjectives

* Agreement of adjectives with nouns in gender, number, and case.
* Formation of comparative and superlative forms.
* Examples: καλός (good), καλύτερος (better), καλύτερος από όλους (the best)

Chapter 4: Verbs

* Conjugation of present, past, and future tenses.
* Use of modal verbs and auxiliaries.
* Examples: είμαι (I am), ήμουν (I was), θα είμαι (I will be)

Chapter 5: Pronouns

* Personal, possessive, demonstrative, and reflexive pronouns.
* Declension of pronouns in different cases.
* Examples: εγώ (I), εσύ (you), αυτός (he/him)

Chapter 6: Adverbs

* Formation and use of adverbs of manner, time, and place.
* Comparison of adverbs.
* Examples: γρήγορα (quickly), αργότερα (later), εδώ (here)

Chapter 7: Prepositions

* List and explanation of the most common prepositions.
* Use of prepositions with nouns, pronouns, and verbs.
* Examples: σε (to), από (from), με (with)

Chapter 8: Conjunctions

* Types of conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating).
* Use of conjunctions to connect phrases, clauses, and sentences.
* Examples: και (and), αλλά (but), επειδή (because)

Chapter 9: Questions and Negatives

* Formation of yes/no questions and wh-questions.
* Use of the negative particle δεν.
* Examples: Πώς σε λένε; (What is your name?), Δεν είμαι Έλληνας. (I am not Greek.)

Chapter 10: Clauses

* Explanation of main and subordinate clauses.
* Use of different types of subordinating conjunctions.
* Examples: Χαίρομαι που σε βλέπω. (I am happy to see you.)