Questions & Answers about Πάω λίγο σπίτι τώρα.
What does λίγο add here?
λίγο literally means a little. Used adverbially, it means for a short while and also softens the tone, like just: I’ll just go home for a bit. Without it, Πάω σπίτι τώρα simply says I’m going home now.
Why is there no preposition or article before σπίτι? Should it be στο σπίτι?
Greek often uses a bare noun as a destination with motion verbs. Πάω σπίτι means I’m going home. Πάω στο σπίτι is also correct and more literal, I’m going to the house (home), and can feel more specific. With a possessor you can say either Πάω σπίτι μου or Πάω στο σπίτι μου; both are common.
Is πάω different from πηγαίνω? Which should I use?
Both mean go in the present. Πάω is very common and a bit more colloquial; πηγαίνω is neutral/slightly more formal and often used for habitual actions.
- One-off/immediate: Πάω σπίτι τώρα.
- Habitual: Κάθε μέρα πηγαίνω σπίτι στις έξι. Both are fine in most contexts.
Can I move τώρα or λίγο to other positions?