Δουλεύουμε στη φάρμα.

We work on the farm.

Breakdown of Δουλεύουμε στη φάρμα.

• δουλεύω: to work
• σε: on
• η φάρμα: farm

Questions & Answers about Δουλεύουμε στη φάρμα.

What does δουλεύουμε mean exactly?

Δουλεύουμε means we work or we are working, depending on context.

Greek present tense often covers both:

• we work in general
• we are working right now

So Δουλεύουμε στη φάρμα can mean either:

• We work at the farm
• We are working on the farm

The exact meaning depends on the situation.

Why isn’t the word for we included?

In Greek, the verb ending often already shows who is doing the action.

Here, -ουμε in δουλεύουμε tells you the subject is we. Because of that, Greek usually does not need to say εμείς for we.

So:

• Δουλεύουμε στη φάρμα = We work on the farm
• Εμείς δουλεύουμε στη φάρμα = We work on the farm too, but with extra emphasis on we

You would add εμείς only if you want contrast or emphasis, for example:

• Εμείς δουλεύουμε στη φάρμα, όχι στο γραφείο.
  • We work on the farm, not in the office.

What form of the verb is δουλεύουμε?