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Learn Greek: Grammar | The Definite Article - To οριστικό άρθρο ( ο, η, το)

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Learning #Greek without knowing the definite article? Impossible! In Greek we use the definite article A LOT! The three genders of the Greek definite article are : ο, η, το. But it is declinable and always agrees in gender, case and number with the noun or adjective it accompanies. In this lesson, you'll learn the grammar around the definite article, but also some basic rules about when to use it. Some cases may be surprising! In the end you'll realize that the Greek definite article is very important for many reasons. It can help you identify the gender of a noun, even when it seems impossible. If you are a beginner, you must know that one of the most common mistakes an English speaker may make in Greek is forget the definite article. O Γιάννης είναι φίλος μου - John is my friend. So, enjoy this lesson! In time and through practice you'll be intuitive about the article and you won't even think about it when speaking Greek. For any questions leave a comment! I would really appreciate it if you could contribute to the translation of this video in your language. This could help people from all over the world learn Greek! https://goo.gl/kTPqXT BLOG: http://learngreekwithlina.blogspot.gr/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Linaaaap PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/linaaaap INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/linaaaap/ Με αγάπη, Λίνα PS: at 4:23 the tables shows singular first, then plural.

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    @linaaaap17 years ago Hello friends! Hardcore grammar lesson today, for those of you who can handle it with this beautiful summer weather outside! 28
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    @uncabral5 years ago Wow! Very clear and thorough. I have beengreek for about a week and i am gladly surprised to discover it is not as difficult as i first thought. This particular lesson just showed me how similar in this respect is greek to spanish (my native language) the declination is the difference, but basically only two is not much compared to russian, german or latin, plus the phonetics are really easy for us, same sounds in 99% and similar ways of talking not to mention the similar etymology. A most wonderful language and excelent didactics here. Thanks. ...Expand 7
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    @sweetyvany997 years ago I find it great of you that you still make videos after 7-8 years and then a long break in between! 9
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    @ThiagoRibeiro-iz4cb5 years ago Thank you very much! I' am brazilian and love the greek language! 3
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    @wanpachaysri10813 years ago Thank you very much for your very good lesson. I' m the beginner in studying greek language. It' s so helpful. Blessings. 1
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    @user-do9ou9nq9s6 years ago You are my best teacher. You always make me feel fun to learn greek. 2
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    @youbuddha17 years ago Your videos are brilliant, well done and thank you. 7
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    @Anwoth486 years ago Thanks for this video. It explained a lot to me that i previously couldnt understand. Very helpful! 5
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    @mahtabmahtab59994 years ago Very great teacher with obvious expression. Thank you. 1
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    @MR-ub6sq3 years ago Hey. I found your channel only because i needed to figure out the difference between the different versions of the volume articles. English is simply the and . ...Expand 2
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    @shannoncavanaugh62644 years ago Lina i have just discovered you. You explain very well this difficult understanding of articles. Thank you very much. Have a happy day! Until the next lesson. 1
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    @cherrypie90863 years ago Thank you so much! This is the best explanation by far. I had to go through loots of channels. Thanks again! 1
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    @AnaCaruso94 years ago
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    @inciozsendil8 months ago Yes it was difficult but you made it easy. Thanks lina.
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    @JasminAlvarez17 years ago Hi lina, thank you so much for your videos! They are amazing, and they are really helping me to improve my greek. You are a great teacher! I look forward to your next videos. 7
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    @foscopace11072 years ago Very interesting, and also clear this lesson.
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    @bookpapa45652 years ago This video is awesome! Thank you so much!!! The one observation I have is when giving us The Preposition + The definite article @ / class="buttons">
    contraction chart, plural and singular genitive and accusative should be reversed. This video is supper helpful! Thank you again!!
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    @suraqi48934 years ago Thank you so much this was very clear and helpful. 1
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    @NikisLearningLounge7 years ago Woah lina! How brave of you! The subject matter is rather complicated but thanks for the video, it' s not something you watch once. Thanks so much! 2
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    @mcaetano20004 years ago In portuguese we use the definite article with proper nouns (names of people, animals, countries, towns and brands. Too! 4
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    @helen82587 years ago These videos are soo helpful! Thank you! 3
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    @andycordy519010 months ago Thank you, lina.
    i am not good with grids of information because my mind tries to take in all the information at once and i get a kind of panic . ...Expand
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    @tiramisunsun4 years ago I' m glad i' m french, it follows similar patterns (except for the name of people, it does sound weird to me) 5
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    @user-ug3vv2bj8l6 years ago Hi lina thanks for the video. It' s easy to understand. I think the first set is singular and the second part is the plural.
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    @simonkay65336 years ago I really love your video and you have a lovely voice! In many aspects greek is like german, which i find fascinating. 2
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    @williambush31844 years ago ! I have a quick question. On the chart combining " " + the definite article, isn' t the top section singular and the bottom section plural? .
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    @conniegoldstein27727 years ago ! I love his series, but need more written exercises. Any suggestions for. 1
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    @natalietornatore43425 years ago Thank you confusing but will listen again as there is a lot to take in.
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    @anterdogan6 years ago . So do you actually say "The pursuit the happines"?
    edit: never mind. Figured it out. "tis" is the genitive form of the feminine singular article :D .. ...Expand
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    @influencestore7135 years ago Lina your course is very important good job jesus loves you.
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    @apo.78987 years ago ' #39;
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    @saripapp55937 years ago Dear lina, re your. It is great: but i am afraid that at the 4, 23 minute table /greekwith preposition " se" the plural and singular have been mixed up. 1
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    @aylintoksoz48395 years ago As i have learnt so far, sorry i am at beginner level yet, but, as i learnt, after nouns have to be used with accusativr voice. So how come it becomes " "
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    @grace54474 years ago Thank you for this! Can i ask a question? What is the meaning of the prepositionwhen should it be combined with the article?
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    @philipbuckley7594 years ago In koine greek, is there a different conjugation between present active indicitive, and present activebelieve, vs you continue believing.
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    @minniemouse14385 years ago Can someone explain to me what is genitive, accusative and nominative? English is my second language, so i don' t really get it. Thank you!
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    @AbuBakar-xl8zylast year Hi lina, i think you should keep separate grammar' s episode and give number like part 1 and 2. I can' t find as well for grammar lessons.
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    @jennergonzalez31767 years ago Can you please make a video about the subjunctive. It will be much appreciate it.
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    @kiriakianastasiadis15566 years ago Yia sou! Please help me understand what nom, gen, and acc stand for?
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    @leecanvas7 years ago At , shouldn'it be ? With "" at the end? 1
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    @jesuslovesandoy24067 years ago When can i use definite article with " " like, etc
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    @steve51234567894 years ago What' s nominative, genitive, accusative? 1
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    @funenglish2486 years ago Object pronouns must be a headache for english speaking people. For us, spaniards, it is kind of similar. 1
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    @nuagiste3 years ago Lina, some critical reviewwe don' t hear you speaking greek enough, far too little, and then much too fast and you don' t repeat things your efforts are admirable. ...Expand
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    @samighasemi33332 years ago Thank you so much, you helped me a lot.