Αυτός γράφει αργά, αλλά εγώ γράφω γρήγορα.

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Breakdown of Αυτός γράφει αργά, αλλά εγώ γράφω γρήγορα.

• αυτός: he
• αλλά: but
• αργά: slowly

Questions & Answers about Αυτός γράφει αργά, αλλά εγώ γράφω γρήγορα.

What do the endings in γράφω and γράφει tell me?

They show person and number. In the present tense of γράφω (to write):

• 1st sg: γράφω = I write
• 2nd sg: γράφεις = you write
• 3rd sg: γράφει = he/she/it writes
• 1st pl: γράφουμε = we write
• 2nd pl: γράφετε = you (pl) write
• 3rd pl: γράφουν(ε) = they write So -ω marks 1st person singular, and -ει marks 3rd person singular.

Do I have to include the subject pronouns Αυτός and εγώ?

No. Greek is a pro‑drop language, so the verb ending usually makes the subject clear. You could say Γράφει αργά, αλλά γράφω γρήγορα. The pronouns are kept here to emphasize the contrast.

What extra nuance comes from using both Αυτός and εγώ?

Emphasis and contrast. It’s like saying, “He writes slowly, but me, I write quickly.” The pronouns highlight the difference between the two subjects.

Does Αυτός mean “he” or “this (man)” here, and what are its other forms?

Here Αυτός means “he.” It can also mean “this (man)” depending on context. Gender/number forms:

• Masculine: αυτός (pl. αυτοί)
• Feminine: αυτή (pl. αυτές)
• Neuter: αυτό (pl. αυτά)