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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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
How to say “I wash” or “I wash myself” in Greek.
Learn the active and passive form of this verb
THIS PART OF GRAMMAR MIGHT BE CONFUSING, AND NEEDS SOME PRACTICE.
But do not worry, siga-siga!
When you learn Greek, a difficult part in grammar is the use of active and passive verbs.
Most students get confused, since it is not something you learn in other European languages.
So here below, we will explain the verb “to wash” in its active form, as well as “to be washed” in the passive form.
If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here
Greek grammar is always necessary is you want to speak correctly.
When you are at an intermediate language level in Greek, then learning the Past Tenses, is usually on the programme!
Most students, will learn the Αόριστος first, and then the Παρατατικός , or Simple Past and Past Continuous.
In this blog article, we will explain both tenses, their conjugations, and the difference in how and when to use them.
Speaking Greek correctly, without knowing how to conjugate a verb, is impossible.
Every sentence has a verb, so one of the most important grammar aspects when you learn Greek, is ….learning verbs!
The verb Κοιμάμαι is conjugated like the verbs
λυπάμαι (I am sorry/ I am sad),
θυμάμαι (I remember),
φοβάμαι (I am afraid/ scared),
and you can also find those verbs in our YouTube language videos list.
So those verbs actually belong to the “passive verb” category.
Not sure what the difference is between an active and passive verb?
Then click here for more explanations
Good news!
Only these 4 verbs belong to this B2 category, so verbs ending on -άμαι .
The conjugation of those 4 verbs therefore is the same.
If you prefer to first watch and listen to the video, then click here
Learn the Greek verb “I can”, I could…and start making sentences!
Speaking Greek correctly, without knowing how to conjugate a verb, is impossible.
Every sentence has a verb, so one of the most important grammar aspects when you learn Greek, is ….learning verbs!
The verb “μπορώ” is a verb of the B2 category,
just like
προσπαθώ,
αργώ,
οδηγώ
etc..
and you can also find those verbs in our YouTube language videos list.
For more information and grammar about those verbs, take a look at this ebook
Ready to learn one of the most useful verbs in Greek?
πάω = I go
With just this one verb, you can already say many things in everyday situations. Read more
One of those useful verbs that you need to memorize when starting learning Greek is the verb “έρχομαι” = I come
It is a verb that we use in many everyday phrases.
Below you will find some important expressions and the grammar on how to use and conjugate this verb. Let’s have a look!
How to say “I am sorry” or “I feel sorry”… in Greek?
Here below, we will explain the verb “to be sorry – to feel sad”
If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here
Greek passive verbs are not so easy, but very common.
So let’s learn how to say “I remember” or “I do not remember” in Greek?
If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here
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