Φέρνω νερό και βάζω τα πιάτα στο τραπέζι.

the water

Breakdown of Φέρνω νερό και βάζω τα πιάτα στο τραπέζι.

• και: and
• σε: on
• το τραπέζι: the table

Questions & Answers about Φέρνω νερό και βάζω τα πιάτα στο τραπέζι.

Does the Greek present here mean I bring or I’m bringing?

In Greek, the present covers both simple and progressive meanings. Φέρνω can mean I bring (habitual) or I’m bringing (right now). Same for βάζω.

Where is the subject I? Why isn’t it written?

Greek drops subject pronouns because verb endings show the person. The ending -ω in φέρνω/βάζω already means I. You can add Εγώ for emphasis: Εγώ φέρνω...

Why is there no article with νερό, but there is with τα πιάτα?

Mass/uncountable nouns often appear without an article when you mean some: φέρνω νερό = I bring water (some water). Τα πιάτα has the definite article because you likely mean the specific plates needed now. To be indefinite: μερικά/κάποια πιάτα (some plates). To be specific with water: φέρνω το νερό (the water).

Why is the article τα used with πιάτα? Why not οι?

Πιάτα is neuter plural; the neuter plural definite article is τα (both nominative and accusative). Οι is the masculine/feminine plural nominative article and does not fit here.

What exactly is στο?