Θέλω ένα νέο βιβλίο στα ελληνικά.

I want a new book in Greek.

Breakdown of Θέλω ένα νέο βιβλίο στα ελληνικά.

• θέλω: to want
• ελληνικά: in Greek
• ένα: one
• το βιβλίο: the book

Questions & Answers about Θέλω ένα νέο βιβλίο στα ελληνικά.

Why is there no separate word for “I” in this sentence? I only see Θέλω.

Greek usually drops subject pronouns (it’s a pro‑drop language).
The verb ending itself shows who the subject is.

• Θέλω = I want (1st person singular)
• Θέλεις = you want (2nd person singular)
• Θέλει = he/she/it wants (3rd person singular)

So Εγώ (I) is understood and not needed. You only add Εγώ for emphasis:

• Εγώ θέλω ένα νέο βιβλίο στα ελληνικά. = I want a new book in Greek (as opposed to someone else).

What exactly is Θέλω grammatically (tense, mood, person), and do I need να after it?

Θέλω is:

• present tense
• indicative mood
• active voice
• 1st person singular of the verb θέλω (to want).

You do not use να when θέλω is followed by a noun:

• Θέλω ένα νέο βιβλίο. = I want a new book. ✅
• ❌ Θέλω να ένα νέο βιβλίο. (ungrammatical)

You use θέλω να when it’s followed by a verb:

• Θέλω να διαβάσω ένα νέο βιβλίο στα ελληνικά.
  = I want to read a new book in Greek.

Why is it ένα and not ένας or μία / μια?