Learn Greek verbs: key phrases for students in class
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When learning Greek, one of the biggest challenges is using Greek verbs naturally in conversations. We know that this is not easy. Perhaps you don’t live in Greece, or – if you’re here – the people around you speak very quickly. However, there is one place where you can really practice, and that place is none other than your class!
An online or in-person classroom setting gives you the perfect opportunity to practice verbs in a meaningful way.
Instead of just memorizing vocabulary, you can apply it immediately by asking questions and interacting with your teacher (and classmates in case of a group class). Think about it: Every time you ask a question, take notes, or answer your teacher, you’re using verbs! The more you use them in real situations, the faster they become second nature.
This post will introduce you to the most important Greek verbs for students in class, complete with examples, and practical phrases. Start using these verbs in your lessons, and you’ll see how quickly your Greek improves!
Common Greek verbs used in class
The following list includes the most commonly used verbs in class.
As you’ll notice, some follow regular patterns, while others are irregular.
-αω, -΄ήσω, -ησα
1. ρωτάω, θα ρωτήσω, ρώτησα – to ask
2. απαντάω, θα απαντήσω, απάντησα – to answer
-νω, -σω, -σα
3. διορθώνω, θα διορθώσω, διόρθωσα – to correct
4. σημειώνω, θα σημειώσω, σημείωσα – to jot down; to take notes
-ζω, -σω, -σα
5. διαβάζω, θα διαβάσω, διάβασα – to read; to study
-φω, -ψω, -ψα
6. γράφω, θα γράψω, έγραψα – to write
irregular
7. βλέπω, θα δω, είδα – to see
8. λέω, θα πω, είπα – to say
9. επαναλαμβάνω, θα επαναλάβω, επανέλαβα – to repeat
10. καταλαβαίνω, θα καταλάβω, κατάλαβα – to understand
Tip: When learning a new verb always form its Simple Future and Simple Past form. You can self-check your answers by using this website.
Example classroom phrases with Greek verbs
- Μπορώ να ρωτήσω κάτι; = Can I ask something?
- Θα ήθελα να ρωτ΄ήσω κάτι ακόμη. = I would like to ask something more.
- Δεν ξέρω τι πρέπει να απαντήσω. = I don’t know what I should answer.
- Πρέπει να διορθώσω κάτι; = Do I need to correct something?
- Mπορείτε να διορθώσετε την άσκησ΄ή μου, σας παρακαλώ; = Can you correct my exercise, please?
- Σημείωσα τι πρέπει να κάνουμε. = I jotted down what we need to do.
- Τι πρέπει να διαβάσουμε για το επόμενο μάθημα; = What do we need to read for the next lesson
- Μπορείτε να γράψετε τη λέξη στον πίνακα; = Can you write the word on the board?
- Tι πρέπει να γράψω σε αυτήν την άσκηση; = What should I write in this exercise?
- Πού μπορώ να δω τη μετάφραση; = Where can I see the translation?
- Μπορείτε να μου πείτε τι σημαίνει η λέξη “…”; = Can you tell me what the word “…” means?
- Μπορείτε να επαναλάβετε, σας παρακαλώ; = Can you repeat, please?
- Δεν κατάλαβα την άσκηση πολύ καλά. = I didn’t understand the exercise very well.
Listen and repeat!
These are some of the most useful phrases you can use in class to practice your Greek.
Are there any other phrases you often use during lessons?
Write them in the comments, and let’s enrich this list together!
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