Λόγω δουλειάς αναβάλλω τη σημερινή συνάντηση με τη φίλη μου.

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Breakdown of Λόγω δουλειάς αναβάλλω τη σημερινή συνάντηση με τη φίλη μου.

• η φίλη: the female friend
• μου: my
• με: with

Questions & Answers about Λόγω δουλειάς αναβάλλω τη σημερινή συνάντηση με τη φίλη μου.

Why is δουλειάς in the genitive case after Λόγω?

Λόγω is a preposition-like word that means “because of / due to” and it always takes the genitive case.

• δουλειά (work) – nominative singular
• δουλειάς – genitive singular

So Λόγω δουλειάς literally means “because of work” (work = the cause), and Greek shows that “cause” relationship by using the genitive.

You will usually see:

• Λόγω + [noun in genitive]
  
  • Λόγω βροχής = because of rain
  • Λόγω κούρασης = because of tiredness

Why is there no article with δουλειάς? Could I say Λόγω της δουλειάς?

Both are possible, but they feel slightly different:

• Λόγω δουλειάς
  
  • More general, like “because of work” in general / work-related reasons.
• Λόγω της δουλειάς
  
  • More specific: “because of the work” / “because of my job”, referring to some particular, known work situation.

In everyday speech, Λόγω δουλειάς (without article) is extremely common and sounds very natural for “because of work” as a general excuse.

What exactly does Λόγω δουλειάς mean compared to επειδή δουλεύω or εξαιτίας της δουλειάς?