Η μαμά μου δουλεύει στο γραφείο.

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Breakdown of Η μαμά μου δουλεύει στο γραφείο.

• σε: at
• το γραφείο: the office
• η μαμά: the mom

Questions & Answers about Η μαμά μου δουλεύει στο γραφείο.

How do I pronounce the sentence?

IPA: [i maˈma mu ðuˈlevi sto ɣraˈfi.o] A simple guide: ee ma-MA moo dhou-LEH-vee sto ghra-FEE-o

• δ = voiced “th” as in “this” (ð)
• γ before vowels = a soft “gh,” like the Spanish “g” in “amigo” (ɣ)
• η/ι/υ/ει/οι often sound like “ee”

What does each word do in the sentence?

• Η: the (feminine singular nominative article)
• μαμά: mom
• μου: my (enclitic possessive, genitive of “I”)
• δουλεύει: works / is working (3rd person singular of δουλεύω)
• στο: in/at/to the (contraction of σε
  • το)
• γραφείο: office; desk (neuter noun)

Why is it Η μαμά μου and not “my mom” before the noun?

In Greek, the possessive clitic (e.g., μου) usually follows the noun: η μαμά μου. The article stays in front. So the pattern is article + noun + possessive.

Do I need the article with a possessive?