Unit 2

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Learner's key:
Hi	informal		Γεια
Hello	informal		Γεια σου
man	ένας	o	άντρας
woman	μία	η	γυναίκα
architect	ένας	o	αρχιτέκτονας
soup	μία	η	σούπα
hall / entrance	ένας	o	χολ
I want / I'd like	formal		Θα ήθελα
in, at, on			στο
apple	ένα	το	μήλο
bread	ένα	το	ψωμί
vinegar	ένα	το	ξίδι
with			με

 

θα ήθελα translates as I would like. This is basic politeness - use it when you order food, when you go to your local off-license or kiosk (aka "to periptero"), etc.

θα ήθελα ένα μήλο. - I would like an apple.

Did you notice - ένα μήλο?

Say hi to the most terrifying articles. For now you will only need the forms given bellow, don't stress over cases.

The indefinite article applies when you don't refer to anything specific or want to make a general statement. 
It is usually dropped so the apple loving example i gave you in the begging would really sound as θα ήθελα μήλο. 

Indefinite Article	"a"
Masc	ένας
Fem	μία
Net	ένα

 

Ένας αρχιτέκτονας σχεδιάζει σπίτια. - An architect designs houses.

For absolutely everything else you need a definite article. It is also used with personal names when talking about someone or something named. 

Definite Article	"the"
Masc	o
Fem	η
Net	το

 

Η Μαρία είναι αρχιτέκτονας.  - Maria is an architect.
 word for word: The Maria is (an) architect. (Maria we already know about)
Αυτός ο άντρας είναι αρχιτέκτονας. - This man is an architects.
word for word: This the man is (an) architect.

 

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