Learn Greek: The Verb "έχω" | Present Tense Conjugation, Syntax and 50 Sentence Examples

The Greek verb "έχω" (to have) is very useful and important. It expresss possession, it is also used in many expressions, and it is an auxiliary verb that helps form some verb tenses.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to to conjugate the verb "έχω" in the Present tense through 50 sentence examples (affirmative, negative and questions).
It is a transitive verb that needs an object that has to be in the accusative case. Example: Έχω ένα βιβλίο. (I have a book).
For the verb to be with 50 sentence examples watch this video.goo.gl/WLSWyQ
For an introduction to Greek grammar watch this one about the parts of speech.goo.gl/NVVTQd
Find out more about the definite article ο, η, το here: goo.gl/Ddru8f
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Hello friends! I know you loved the "είμαι" video, so I've made this one. The ending of "έχω" are regular, so pay special attention to them, you'll meet them again. After learning the accusative case, and with simple vocabulary you will be able to form simple sentences by yourself. Tip: neuter nouns have the same form in the nominative and the accusative case (both in singular and plural). So if you use only neuter nouns, you can form these sentences even right now. Enjoy!😀🌺❤

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[@linaaaap1]

Hi! 5:30 "καιρός" means "time". Instead of the word "καιρό" you could also use "χρόνο".(έχουμε χρόνο) It would mean the same thing. 13:38 it means "weather". You can't use "χρόνο" or any other word here. Hope this helped!

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Hi! Yes, there will definitely be videos about the past tenses (αόριστος & παρακείμενος). I try to follow my viewers needs, so I must upload more advanced videos once in a while. I'm sure each student will find their own pace and watch the videos in the order they find most appropriate. 😊

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glad you are back Lina! - nice vid - so do you think 2 words [so to speak] when you say.. 'εχω', or εχουν ? ..since it indicates both 'we' & 'have'.

[@linaaaap1]

Yes, in a way. The ending of the verb is unique for every person as you can see, so there is no way to get confused. It is not a mistake to use a personal pronoun of course. But it could probably change the meaning slighlty. Eg. Two friends talking. Friend 1: "Θέλω παγωτό" (I want icecream). Friend 2: Εγώ θέλω σοκολάτα". (I want a chocolate). Friend 2 uses "εγώ" to emphasize that they want something different.

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@@Thalasius your Greek is exactly the same. This is the standard Greek taught in both of our schools. What you have different is an idiom, like most regions of mainland Greece have too, but a youtube channel apart from the specific extra words can't teach important things as pronunciation or verb suffixes variables of idioms. They make no sense if you are am who doesn't know the correct standard Greek.

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Hi Lina, thanks for the video and i have a question: Why use the 2nd plural likel Έχετε, Κανετε to speak to a single person instead of Έχεις, Κανεις ? This express formality or respect? Many of exemples that i see use this so i get a little confuse how to properly use Έχετε, Κανετε and Έχεις, Κανεις.

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Yes, it's the formal version, like when you are talking to older ppl, or someone you don't know well, so it's more polite. :)

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Hi! Sorry for not answering right away! There are so many comments and I am so happy for that! Fortuna is right! We use "πληθυντικός" (plural) to be polite to someone we don't know, or older people. I will make a special video about that, but for now keep in mind that you when talking to someone "στον πληθυντικό" you only change the verb and the pronoun, not the nouns or anything else. Eg: "Είστε πολύ καλή". (You are very nice). We talk to a woman (καλή-feminine adj.) and we use the plural (είστε). But the adjective "καλή" is in the singular. We don't forget that we talk to one person. Hope this helped! 😊

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Yes, exactly. It's the same rule that applies in French, for example, with "tu" and "vous." Use εσύ-forms with close family, friends, children under about the age of 15, and in prayer. For strangers over the age of about 15 (especially members of the opposite sex) or in business or other formal settings, use εσείς-forms even if you're only talking to one person.

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@10:39 έχουν απεργία οι τράπεζες it's not right we probably put the banks first when we say it or when we write it.

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Hello, this is modern Greek.

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Can I say instead of "Εχο ένα βιβλίο" "Εχο η βιβλίο"??

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Το βιβλίο είναι ουδέτερο, έτσι το άρθρο είναι: "το". Επίσης και το "ένα" είναι ουδέτερο, άρα το σωστό είναι: "έχω ένα βιβλίο". Μπορείς επίσης να πείς: "έχω το βιβλίο σου" The book is neutral, so the article is: "το". Also "ένα" is neutral, so the correct one is: "έχω ένα βιβλίο/I have a (one) book". You can also say: "έχω το βιβλίο σου/I have your book" (Η/η is feminine article)

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Συγχαρητήρια Λίνα για τα υπέροχα μαθήματα ελληνικών που προσφέρεις. Μία μικρή παρατήρηση. Νομίζω ότι μπερδεύεις τους μαθητές όταν χρησιμοποιείς το ουδέτερο άρθρο σε αρσενικά ονόματα (το Σεπτέμβριο). Ο προφορικός λόγος διαφέρει από τον γραπτό, διότι το μάτι στέλνει λάθος σήματα στον εγκέφαλο. Γνωρίζω βεβαίως τους κανόνες της Ν.Ελληνικής - ασχέτως αν διαφωνώ - αλλά οι μη γνωρίζοντες ελληνικά, θα νομίζουν ότι ο Σεπτέμβριος είναι ουδέτερο ουσιαστικό, έτσι τουλάχιστον θα το καταλάβαινα εγώ. Αγνόησέ με αν κάνω λάθος, ευχαριστώ.

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Έχω έχεις έχει έχουμε έχετε έχουσι

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@@angeloritofasanaro9850the word έχουσι is the ancient tupe of the 3 person plural

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@@panagiotiskolovos5250 Panagiotis Sorry me we lernt Greek ancient modern only broadcasting radio e TV. Koinè of bible

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Why does greek use "have" or "has" when in English it would be "are" or even "on"...like what's on tv rather than what has the tv?

[@linaaaap1]

Hello and thank you for watching! It's normal to find different syntax and expressions in different languages. In my opinion, the Greek syntax is much closer to the French one for example. I know we have some French native speakers among us, so I would appreciate their views on this. :)

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@@linaaaap1 Belated greetings from Quebec. It is true that in French, >, literally, 'What do you have to your hand?', i.e., 'What happened to / What is wrong with your hand?' I am keenly curious to know whether the uses and distribution of the Greek 'have' are similar to, or in contrast with French and other languages. Perhaps you have addressed this more fully in lessons I have yet to try. Grateful regards, 'Hindisikhnewaalaa'

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Τι κανίς?

[@moazenith]

εγω ειμαι ελληνιδα και τα βλεπω και εγω και τα εχει ολα σωστα

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Teacher can you make more the vacabulary είσαι αυτός

[@linaaaap1]

Hello! You can watch my videos: "The verb είμαι" and "The personal pronoun"!

[@aliylmaz8324]

İt is a very good lesson but please repeat the sentences twice

[@rainstormr7650]

its quite tough to get a hook on that in actual practice since in english they are 2 words - its more so, in the case where the subject is mentioned like.. "μαρια εχεις βιβλιο" in the case where its not mentioned i seem to get it somewhat easier like .."εχουμε βιβλια"

[@linaaaap1]

Yes, when we want to use a noun as a subject (names etc) we use it normally. "Η Μαρία έχει ένα βιβλίο", or " Έχει ένα βιβλίο", or "Αυτή έχει ένα βιβλίο". It's not a mistake to use the personal pronoun, anyone would understand you.

[@rainstormr7650]

so more literally.."Η Μαρία έχει ένα βιβλίο"..would be ..'Maria having-she a book' or 'Maria she having a book' ...is that right ? - Thankyou

[@linaaaap1]

It's simpler than that. "Maria has a book". = "Η Μαρία έχει ένα βιβλίο." "She has a book" = "(Αυτή) έχει ένα βιβλίο". You can use "αυτή" (=she) or not.

[@rainstormr7650]

i appreciate you replying and the explanation Lina - thx, that put everything more into perspective

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εγώ έχω βιβλίο

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Εκείνος έχει την μεγάλη εβδομάδα

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Έχω έχεις

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Siblings in Greek is spelled wrong. the r should be an "l".

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Not really, both are used

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You are teaching English to Greeks here. How are you kidding?

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:))) Why do you have such a chineese pronounciation! :))) I just imagine little chineese girl talking there! .... sorry!

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I guess I have a very typical Greek accent, but interesting to hear this point of you. Also thanks for the little girl part! 😅

[@jerryissayas7747]

hiii lina your lessones help me alot! i would like to ask you ,how can i know which voule i have to you in a specific words as ther are more than 1 voul pronaunsed as e and so on .thank you for your help

[@linaaaap1]

Thank you for watching! Unfortunately most of the time you have to memorise rhe correct vowel! There are some rules of course, but mostly for the endings. I suggest that you start reading anything you can find to get used to certain spelling.

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