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Greek active and passive verbs; “I rent” or “it is for rent”

Active and passive verbs can be one of the more confusing parts of Greek grammar, and they definitely take a little practice.

But don’t worry: σιγά-σιγά (siga-siga), little by little!

In this lesson, we’ll look at how to say “I rent” using the active form of the verb, as well as how the passive form is used when we want to say that something “is for rent.”

We’ll explain the difference, look at how the verb changes, and give you practical examples so you can start recognising and using both forms with confidence.

Prefer to watch and listen first?

Click here  and listen to the video first, and then come back to the lesson below

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #40 – What’s Up with the Number 40 in Greece?

Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.40

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast.  It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence)

Listen to story #40 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 40; Τι συμβαίνει στην Ελλάδα με το σαράντα;
What’s Up with the Number 40 in Greece?

This story is about how the number 40 is used in Greece, and in how many situations you come across this number.

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Podcast narrator;  Myrto Yfanti
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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #39 – Be patient…everything will be OK!

Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.39

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast.  It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence)

Listen to story #39 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 39; Υπομονή,όλα θα πάνε καλά!
Be patient…everything will be OK!

This is a  story about a woman from Finland, breaking her leg in Athens, and ending up in a Greek public hospital. She experiences another side of Greece!

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Podcast narrator;  Myrto Yfanti
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Aoristos vs Paratatikos – the Greek verb “I forget” in past tenses

Aoristos vs Paratatikos in Greek: The Verb «ξεχνάω» (I forget)

Learning how to talk about the past in Greek can feel tricky, but it becomes much clearer when you focus on one verb at a time.
In this article, we’ll explore the verb «ξεχνάω» (I forget) in present, aoristos (past simple), and paratatikos (past continuous).
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Learn the Greek verb ‘to do | to make’ and useful sentences

How to say “I do” in Greek and other useful sentences with this verb?

One of the most important verbs that you need to memorize when starting learning Greek is the verb “κάνω” = I do or I make

It is an easy verb that we use in many everyday phrases. Below you will find some important expressions and some useful tips on how to use this verb.

Let’s have a look!

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #38 – Carnival…Greek Style!

Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.38

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast.  It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence)

Listen to story #38 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 38; Καρναβάλι… αλά ελληνικά !

Carnival… Greek style !

 a story about 2 friends going to Edessa for the 3-day Carnival weekend, celebrating carnival in an unexpected way, but really fun.

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Podcast narrator;  Myrto Yfanti
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Learn the Greek Verb “to sell”, in present and future tense

Learning Greek verbs and how to conjugate them, is very important for those starting to learn Greek
So here a small lesson 🙂
Learn the Greek Verb “to sell” –> πουλάω,
in present and future tense,
as well as useful sentences, such as  “it is sold” or “for sale” .

If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here 

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5 Greek Love Songs and 2 Love Stories!

Valentine day became the international day for romance, but in fact,
any time of the year, is a good time, to listen to Greek Love Songs or  Love stories!
Do you agree?
In general, Greeks are romantic! And this reflects in many love songs or real love stories…
Let’s take a look…

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #37 – From a bottle of water ..to Epirus!

Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.37

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast.  It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence)


Listen to story #37 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 37; Πώς ένα μπουκάλι νερό μας πήγε στην Ήπειρο

From a Bottle of Water…to the Mountains of Epirus

This  story is about 3 friends from Tinos, traveling to Epirus, looking for the Vikos spring,
and ending up in an adventure. 

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Podcast narrator;  Sophia Devetzi
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Your Persistence | A Greek Song by Eleonora Zouganeli

Greek songs and Greek music are often the reason many Greek language learners decide to start learning Greek in the first place.
Music creates an immediate emotional connection and makes the language feel alive, meaningful, and personal.

Listening to Greek songs is a fun  way to learn and build your vocabulary.
You do not only learn more about the language, but also to its culture, emotions, and everyday life. Read more

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