Present Tense Conjugation (Group A)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Greek verbs in Group A end in -ω and change their endings based on who is performing the action.
- Identify the stem by removing the -ω ending (e.g., λύν-ω).
- Add the specific suffix for each person (e.g., -εις for you).
- The subject pronoun is often dropped because the verb ending tells you who is speaking.
Present Tense (Group A)
| Person | Pronoun | Ending | Example (λύνω) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1st Sing.
|
Εγώ
|
-ω
|
λύνω
|
|
2nd Sing.
|
Εσύ
|
-εις
|
λύνεις
|
|
3rd Sing.
|
Αυτός/ή/ό
|
-ει
|
λύνει
|
|
1st Plur.
|
Εμείς
|
-ουμε
|
λύνουμε
|
|
2nd Plur.
|
Εσείς
|
-ετε
|
λύνετε
|
|
3rd Plur.
|
Αυτοί/ές/ά
|
-ουν
|
λύνουν
|
Meanings
The present tense is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions in daily life.
Ongoing Action
Actions currently in progress.
“Τρώω τώρα.”
“Πίνω καφέ.”
Habitual Action
Actions done regularly.
“Δουλεύω κάθε μέρα.”
“Μιλάω ελληνικά.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Stem + Ending
|
Λύνω
|
|
Negative
|
Δεν + Verb
|
Δεν λύνω
|
|
Question
|
Verb + ?
|
Λύνεις;
|
|
Neg. Question
|
Δεν + Verb + ?
|
Δεν λύνεις;
|
Espectro de formalidad
Εργάζομαι. (Work environment)
Δουλεύω. (Work environment)
Δουλεύω. (Work environment)
Τρέχω. (Work environment)
Verb Conjugation Map
Singular
- λύνω I solve
- λύνεις You solve
Plural
- λύνουμε We solve
- λύνουν They solve
Ejemplos por nivel
Εγώ διαβάζω.
I read.
Εσύ λύνεις.
You solve.
Αυτός τρώει.
He eats.
Εμείς πίνουμε.
We drink.
Δεν δουλεύω σήμερα.
I don't work today.
Τι κάνετε εσείς;
What are you all doing?
Αυτοί γράφουν.
They are writing.
Δεν μιλάω ελληνικά.
I don't speak Greek.
Συχνά πηγαίνω στο πάρκο.
I often go to the park.
Μου αρέσει που μαθαίνεις.
I like that you are learning.
Ελπίζουμε να έρθετε.
We hope you come.
Δεν καταλαβαίνουν.
They don't understand.
Καθώς περπατάω, σκέφτομαι.
As I walk, I think.
Η κατάσταση αλλάζει διαρκώς.
The situation is constantly changing.
Πιστεύετε ότι είναι σωστό;
Do you believe it is correct?
Δεν συμφωνούν όλοι.
Not everyone agrees.
Αναρωτιέμαι τι συμβαίνει.
I wonder what is happening.
Δεν υποχωρούν εύκολα.
They don't retreat easily.
Επιδιώκουμε την αλλαγή.
We seek change.
Απαιτείται προσοχή.
Attention is required.
Η ιστορία επαναλαμβάνεται.
History repeats itself.
Διαφαίνεται μια τάση.
A trend is becoming apparent.
Δεν αρκούν τα λόγια.
Words are not enough.
Προβάλλουν νέες ιδέες.
They are projecting new ideas.
Fácil de confundir
Learners mix up the endings.
Learners use active endings for passive verbs.
Learners use present for future without markers.
Errores comunes
Εγώ λύνεις
Εγώ λύνω
Δεν λύνω όχι
Δεν λύνω
Λύνω εσύ
Λύνεις
Λύνωι
Λύνω
Αυτοί λύνει
Αυτοί λύνουν
Εμείς λύνετε
Εμείς λύνουμε
Λύνω εμείς
Λύνουμε
Εσείς λύνεις
Εσείς λύνετε
Δεν λύνει
Δεν λύνει (correct, but contextually wrong)
Λύνουνε
Λύνουν
Λύνωμαι
Λύνομαι
Λύνειται
Λύνεται
Λύνουνται
Λύνονται
Patrones de oraciones
Εγώ ___ κάθε μέρα.
Δεν ___ σήμερα.
Εσείς ___ ελληνικά;
Αυτοί ___ στο σπίτι.
Real World Usage
Τι κάνεις;
Θέλω έναν καφέ.
Δουλεύω στο γραφείο.
Πηγαίνω στο αεροδρόμιο.
Γράφω ένα ποστ.
Παραγγέλνω πίτσα.
Drop the Pronoun
Watch the Vowel
Dictionary Form
Politeness
Smart Tips
Look for the -ω ending to identify the group.
Drop the pronoun to sound more natural.
Check the ending against the subject.
Focus on the end of the verb.
Pronunciación
Stress
The stress stays on the stem in most cases.
Question
Λύνεις; ↑
Rising pitch at the end.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Remember the 'O-IS-EI' rhythm for singular and 'OUME-ETE-OUN' for plural.
Asociación visual
Imagine a Greek waiter (the verb) carrying a tray with different plates (the endings) to different tables (the pronouns).
Rhyme
For Group A, drop the omega, add the ending, you're a world-beater!
Story
Maria is a teacher. She 'γράφει' (writes) on the board. The students 'γράφουν' (write) in their notebooks. We 'γράφουμε' (write) together. You 'γράφεις' (write) your name.
Word Web
Desafío
Conjugate three verbs you learned today in all six forms in under 60 seconds.
Notas culturales
Greeks often use the present tense to talk about the immediate future.
Derived from Ancient Greek active voice present tense.
Inicios de conversación
Τι κάνεις σήμερα;
Πού δουλεύεις;
Τι τρως συνήθως;
Πιστεύεις ότι είναι καλό;
Temas para diario
Errores comunes
Test Yourself
Εγώ ___.
Εσείς ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Εγώ λύνεις.
___ (I work) σήμερα.
Αυτοί ___.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Α: Τι κάνεις; Β: ___ (I read).
Λύνω -> ?
Score: /8
Ejercicios de practica
8 exercisesΕγώ ___.
Εσείς ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Εγώ λύνεις.
___ (I work) σήμερα.
Αυτοί ___.
Εμείς -> ?
Α: Τι κάνεις; Β: ___ (I read).
Λύνω -> ?
Score: /8
Preguntas frecuentes (8)
Because the verb ending already indicates the person.
Verbs ending in -ω.
Use rising intonation.
Yes, for negation.
Yes, irregular verbs exist.
Sometimes, but 'θα' is better.
The endings can be confusing initially.
English uses pronouns; Greek uses endings.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Presente indicativo
Greek drops pronouns more often.
Présent
Greek is pro-drop.
Präsens
German is not pro-drop.
Non-past
Greek is highly inflected.
Mudari
Arabic has gendered verb forms.
None
Greek is inflectional.
