Δεν ακούω καλά τη φωνή σου στη βιντεοκλήση.

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Breakdown of Δεν ακούω καλά τη φωνή σου στη βιντεοκλήση.

• δεν: not
• σου: your
• σε: on

Questions & Answers about Δεν ακούω καλά τη φωνή σου στη βιντεοκλήση.

Why is the negative word Δεν used here and not Μη(ν)?

Δεν is the standard negative used with normal (indicative) verb forms, like ακούω (I hear / I am hearing).

• Δεν goes before a finite verb in statements:

  • Δεν ακούω καλά… = I don’t hear well…
  • Δεν δουλεύει. = It doesn’t work.

• Μη(ν) is used mainly:

  • with the subjunctive: να μην ακούω
  • with negative commands: Μην ακούς! = Don’t listen!
  • in some fixed expressions.

So in a simple statement like this, Δεν is the correct negative.

Why is there no word for “I” in the sentence?

Greek usually omits subject pronouns because the verb ending already shows who the subject is.

• ακούω = I hear
• ακούς = you hear
• ακούει = he / she / it hears

So Δεν ακούω καλά… automatically means I don’t hear well… without needing Εγώ.

You can add Εγώ (Εγώ δεν ακούω καλά…) for emphasis, like “I don’t hear well (but maybe you do).”

Why is καλά placed after ακούω? Can it go somewhere else?