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! goo.gl/kTPqXT
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Με αγάπη,
Λίνα
PS: at 4:23 the tables shows singular first, then plural.

КОМЕНТАРІ: 88
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 7 років тому
Hello friends! Hardcore grammar lesson today, for those of you who can handle it with this beautiful summer weather outside!
@thomaschristopher453
@thomaschristopher453 6 років тому
Learn Greek with Lina. Poly dyskolo 😫
@kieranl4689
@kieranl4689 4 роки тому
Thanks Lina,your a fantastic teacher.
@uncabral
@uncabral 4 роки тому
Wow! Very clear and thorough. I have been exploring/learning greek 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🙏🇲🇽
@ThiagoRibeiro-iz4cb
@ThiagoRibeiro-iz4cb 5 років тому
Thank you very much! I'am brazilian and love the greek language!
@sweetyvany99
@sweetyvany99 7 років тому
I find it great of you that you still make videos after 7-8 years and then a long break in between!
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 7 років тому
Hi! Yes, all these years I've been working 10 hours a day so I didn't have much time! But I always had this channel close to my heart! Especially because so many people watched and liked my old lessons, despite their bad sound! So, now that I don't have that job anymore, I 've decided to come back! Thank you for watching!😀
@inciozsendil
@inciozsendil 7 місяців тому
Yes It was difficult but you made it easy. Thanks Lina.
@wanpachaysri1081
@wanpachaysri1081 2 роки тому
Thank you very much for your very good lesson. I'm the beginner in studying Greek language. It's so helpful. Blessings.
@MR-ub6sq
@MR-ub6sq 3 роки тому
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 then I wondered when the NT text of the Bible sometimes says “ton” or “ho”. However, I didn’t notice any difference in the explanations for Strong’s Concordance of the Greek word 3588. In the UKposts search box, those two words, and then I found this video. It was easy! Thank you, Lina!
@user-do9ou9nq9s
@user-do9ou9nq9s 6 років тому
Ευχαριστώ παρα πολύ 💕 You are my best teacher. You always make me feel fun to learn Greek.
@mahtabmahtab5999
@mahtabmahtab5999 3 роки тому
very great teacher with obvious expression . thank you
@AnaCaruso9
@AnaCaruso9 3 роки тому
Άρχισα να μελετώ την ελληνική γλώσσα με αυτό το μάθημα ... Και είπατε στο τέλος του βίντεο ότι είναι το πιο δύσκολο. Ευχήσου μου καλή τύχη. (Προφανώς αυτό το κείμενο μεταφράστηκε από το google. Αλλά το έκανα έτσι ώστε να εξοικειωθώ με τους στίχους) Το βίντεο είναι υπέροχο, πολύ εύκολο να γίνει κατανοητό. Ευχαριστώ!
@youbuddha1
@youbuddha1 6 років тому
Your videos are brilliant,well done and thank you.
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 6 років тому
Thank you very much! Ευχαριστώ πολύ!
@shannoncavanaugh6264
@shannoncavanaugh6264 3 роки тому
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
@andycordy5190
@andycordy5190 9 місяців тому
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 but as soon as you begin to work with examples everything is clear and I can understand. I particularly liked the last example with the personal pronoun. English speakers used to study Greek and Latin in order to understand the mechanics of languages and grammar. Grammar is not taught properly in the UK. We only learn grammar if we want to speak another language and we get resentful that we have to work hard to comprehend it😂
@Anwoth48
@Anwoth48 6 років тому
Thanks for this video. It explained a lot to me that I previously couldn’t understand. Very helpful!
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 5 років тому
Hi Paul! Always happy to hear my videos help! :)
@suraqi4893
@suraqi4893 3 роки тому
Thank you so much this was very clear and helpful ❤️❤️
@tiramisunsun
@tiramisunsun 3 роки тому
I'm glad I'm French, it follows similar patterns (except for the name of people, it does sound weird to me)
@foscopace1107
@foscopace1107 2 роки тому
Very interesting, and also clear this lesson.
@cherrypie9086
@cherrypie9086 2 роки тому
Thank you so much! This is the best explanation by far. I had to go through loooots of channels.. Thanks again!
@helen8258
@helen8258 6 років тому
These videos are soooo helpful! Thank you! :)
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 6 років тому
Hello, Helen! Thank you so much!
@elieelhage1922
@elieelhage1922 8 місяців тому
❤😅super video thanks 🙏
@mcaetano2000
@mcaetano2000 3 роки тому
In portuguese we use the definite article with proper nouns (names of people, animals, countries, towns and brands...) too!
@adamclark1972uk
@adamclark1972uk 4 роки тому
Very helpful. Very. Indeed.
@bookpapa4565
@bookpapa4565 Рік тому
This video is awesome! Thank you so much!!! The one observation I have is when giving us The Preposition σε+ The definite article @ 4:02 / 17:54 contraction chart, plural and singular genitive and accusative should be reversed. This video is supper helpful! Thank you again!!
@MrGatie
@MrGatie 2 роки тому
This was amazing lesson Ευχαριστώ
@JasminAlvarez1
@JasminAlvarez1 7 років тому
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. 😄😍
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 7 років тому
Hi! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! 😀
@JasminAlvarez1
@JasminAlvarez1 7 років тому
Learn Greek with Lina Παρακαλώ ❤
@AyaElshemy
@AyaElshemy 6 років тому
μου αρεσεί παρα πολύ !
@ernestineirakoze802
@ernestineirakoze802 6 років тому
JasminAlvarez1 I found you
@reubenconstantine2685
@reubenconstantine2685 3 роки тому
Ευχαριστώ παραπομπή από την Αγγλία !
@NikisLearningLounge
@NikisLearningLounge 6 років тому
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!!
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 6 років тому
Hi Niki! Thank you very much! Grammar videos are always challenging and not very popular, unless one's 100% dedicated to learning the language. But I still make them for anyone who is interested! 😊
@natalietornatore4342
@natalietornatore4342 4 роки тому
Thank you confusing but will listen again as there is a lot to take in.
@sarylulu9528
@sarylulu9528 5 років тому
you are the best
@user-ug3vv2bj8l
@user-ug3vv2bj8l 5 років тому
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.
@apo.7898
@apo.7898 6 років тому
Ο κανόνας για το τελικό 'ν' ήταν ο ίδιος ανεξαρτήτως φύλου στη γραμματική Τριανταφυλλίδη. Δηλαδή όσα λες για το τη(ν) ίσχυαν και για το το(ν). Καλύτερα να μάθουν να γράφουν πάντα 'τον', 'την'. Είναι ευκολότερο και δεν νομίζω πως θα βρεθεί κανείς να το θεωρήσει λάθος.
@simonkay6533
@simonkay6533 6 років тому
I really love your video and you have a lovely voice! In many aspects Greek is like German, which I find fascinating.
@aliahmadebrahimi2872
@aliahmadebrahimi2872 3 роки тому
Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ 😘
@Dr.Reason
@Dr.Reason 2 роки тому
Very helpful!
@gregoryglavinovich9259
@gregoryglavinovich9259 5 років тому
i love the teacher's voice
@user-nf7lc8fj6l
@user-nf7lc8fj6l 7 років тому
Very well done girl! You are awesome:)
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 7 років тому
Hello!! Thank you!!! 😀😀
@conniegoldstein2772
@conniegoldstein2772 6 років тому
Εύγε! I love his series, but need more written exercises. Any suggestions for text/workbooks?
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 6 років тому
Hello! Thank you for watching! I don't know any books unfortunately! If anyone else knows, please help Connie!
@petergrina9392
@petergrina9392 6 років тому
Μου αρέσει!
@AbuBakar-xl8zy
@AbuBakar-xl8zy Рік тому
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.
@manjitdhesi4090
@manjitdhesi4090 Рік тому
very nice👍👍
@anterdogan
@anterdogan 5 років тому
9:53 ... 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
@grace5447
@grace5447 3 роки тому
Thank you for this! Can I ask a question? What is the meaning of the preposition "se"? When should it be combined with the article?
@user-xh9rz7rf8l
@user-xh9rz7rf8l 3 роки тому
Το "είς" έχει απλοποιηθεί στο σύγχρονο "σε". Το χρησιμοποιούμε μαζί με το άρθρο, όταν θέλουμε να δείξουμε συγκεκριμένο χώρο, χρόνο, πρόσωπο κλπ. (π.χ. "είναι (εις το)>στο σαλόνι"), (εις του)>στου Γιώργου το σπίτι, άκουσα φωνές), (το αεροπλάνο έφυγε (εις την)> στην ώρα του), (οι φίλοι μας θα έρθουν (εις τις)>στις 10), (ανάμεσα (εις τους)> στους πολλούς, θα βρίσκομαι κι εγώ). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The older "είς" has been simplified to the modern "σε". We use it together with the article, when we want to show a specific place, time, person, etc. (eg "it is (εις το)> στο - in the - living room"), (εις του)> στου - in George's house, I heard voices), (the plane left (εις την)> στην - on time), (our friends will come (εις τις)> στις - at 10), (among (εις τους)> στους - to many, I will be too).
@saripapp5593
@saripapp5593 7 років тому
Dear Lina, Re your . It is GREAT: but I am afraid that at the 4,23 minute table /Greek Def.Art.combined with preposition "se" the plural and singular have been mixed up.
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 7 років тому
Oh yes, I see it now! Of course singular is first and then the plural! The table is ok but the titles are reversed! No idea how this happened! Thanks for noticing!
@williambush3184
@williambush3184 3 роки тому
Γειά σου! I have a quick question. On the chart combining "σε" + the definite article, isn't the top section singular and the bottom section plural? Ευχαριστώ.
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 3 роки тому
Absolutely, well spotted! I remember when I noticed that a bit too late...
@erkantayar6373
@erkantayar6373 3 роки тому
μπραβο!
@minniemouse1438
@minniemouse1438 5 років тому
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!
@aylintoksoz4839
@aylintoksoz4839 4 роки тому
As I have learnt so far, sorry I am at beginner level yet, but, as I learnt, after σε nouns have to be used with accusativr voice. So how come it becomes "στων"? 🤔
@zakariahendawi1680
@zakariahendawi1680 3 роки тому
Ευχαριστω
@philipbuckley759
@philipbuckley759 3 роки тому
in Koine Greek, is there a different conjugation between present active indicitive, and present active continuance....example....you believe, vs you continue believing..
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 3 роки тому
In modern Greek (and I think also in classic Greek) there is no such distinction (I write vs I am writing). However I think that in Koine a special form was developed for present continuous. I am not an expert so unfortunately I cannot help more on this subject.
@zaraiwzara
@zaraiwzara Рік тому
5:00
@kiriakianastasiadis1556
@kiriakianastasiadis1556 6 років тому
Yia sou! Please help me understand what nom, gen, and acc stand for?
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 5 років тому
Hello Kiriaki! Thank you for watching! For more details on the cases please take a look at my special video: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/kX91ZHt5hYV-1mw.html I hope this helps!
@jennergonzalez3176
@jennergonzalez3176 6 років тому
can you please make a video about the subjunctive .It will be much appreciate it 😳😳😳
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 6 років тому
Of course I will! Thanks for watching! You just have to be a little more patient! :)
@jesuslovesandoy2406
@jesuslovesandoy2406 6 років тому
When can I use definite article with "σ" like στην, στο, στης etc etc Ποτε μπορω να χρησιμοποιω το οριστικο αρθρο περι "σ" παραδιγμα στην, στο, στης, etc etc παρακαλω, διορθοσεις το γραμματικι μου ^^, Αν ειμαι εγω λαθος, παρακαλω παρακαλω Ευχαριστω, ειμια ελπιζω για το απαντισι σου ^^,
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 6 років тому
Hi, I'll make a video about this. "Σε" is used very often, it can be translated as to, in, on, etc showing destination, place and many other things. I think mostly practice will help you with this.
@jesuslovesandoy2406
@jesuslovesandoy2406 6 років тому
ευχαριστω πολυ
@steve5123456789
@steve5123456789 3 роки тому
What's nominative, genitive, accusative?
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 3 роки тому
Hi, please check my video with the cases, it's all explained there!
@leecanvas
@leecanvas 6 років тому
At 12:18, shouldn't it be της έδωσα την μπάλα? With "ν" at the end?
@linaaaap1
@linaaaap1 6 років тому
Hello! You are right! You see, just because I actually said "τη μπάλα"( which is of course not a mistake), I wrote it this way too. But if we want to be 100% correct, we should write " την μπάλα", because we use "ν" before "μπ". So, well done for correcting the teacher! :)
@leecanvas
@leecanvas 6 років тому
So I shouldn't pronounce the 'n' sound in την? Never? Or is there a rule when it's not pronounced?
@apo.7898
@apo.7898 6 років тому
It is pronounced tis'eðosa ti'bala The final 'n' of the article isn't pronounced at all before fricatives, nasals, liquids and voiced stops and makes unvoiced stops voiced, irrespective of gender. (Apart from unvoiced stops the clusters 'ps', 'ks' change to 'bz', 'gz') So, it is pronounced as an 'n' only before vowels. But the rules of the grammar don't reflect that. I think what they teach in schools today doesn't make any sense. We should either write it a l w a y s irrespective of its pronunciation or write it only when it is pronounced (before vowels) and when it affects the following consonant (before unvoiced stops and the clusters ps, ks). I prefer the first one because it is simpler (and because no one will have a problem if you actually pronounce it, some people do occasionally).
@user-fr3us1vi8o
@user-fr3us1vi8o 6 років тому
Only if you care very much about your grammar should you care about adding ν or not.Actually not even Greeks care about that ν very much,but when writing ,you should pay attention on using ν.
@thrasiboulosfarmaki9716
@thrasiboulosfarmaki9716 5 років тому
أنا مدرس يوناني خريج قسم الأداب في جامعة أثينا وأقوم بتدريس اللغة اليونانية للعرب من جميع الأعمار
@AbuBakar-xl8zy
@AbuBakar-xl8zy Рік тому
But i like your work I'm learning
@ligidaykurin9106
@ligidaykurin9106 2 роки тому
No dative?
@funenglish248
@funenglish248 5 років тому
Object pronouns must be a headache for English speaking people. For us, Spaniards, it is kind of similar.
@eroump
@eroump 2 роки тому
Very confusing for foreigners
@nuagiste
@nuagiste 2 роки тому
Lina, *Some critical review.* We don't hear you speaking Greek enough, far too little, and then much too fast and you don't repeat things a few times slowly. Your intonation in English is consistently incorrect. *Your efforts are admirable.*
@samighasemi3333
@samighasemi3333 2 роки тому
Thank you so much, You helped me a lot🤍
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