Breakdown of Σήμερα αγοράζω φρέσκο γάλα και φρέσκα αυγά.
και
and
σήμερα
today
αγοράζω
to buy
το γάλα
the milk
Questions & Answers about Σήμερα αγοράζω φρέσκο γάλα και φρέσκα αυγά.
Why is Σήμερα at the beginning—can it go elsewhere in the sentence?
Yes. Σήμερα (today) is an adverb of time and Greek word order is fairly flexible. Putting it first is common to set the time frame. You could also say:
- Αγοράζω σήμερα φρέσκο γάλα και φρέσκα αυγά. (neutral)
- Φρέσκο γάλα και φρέσκα αυγά αγοράζω σήμερα. (more emphasis on what you’re buying)
The meaning stays basically the same; the emphasis/focus shifts.
Why does it say αγοράζω and not something like αγοράσω?
αγοράζω is the present tense (imperfective aspect): I buy / I’m buying. With Σήμερα, it often means “I’m buying today” (a plan or action happening today).
αγοράσω is the aorist subjunctive form and would appear after particles like να or θα, e.g.:
- Θα αγοράσω φρέσκο γάλα σήμερα. = I will buy fresh milk today.
- Να αγοράσω φρέσκο γάλα; = Should I buy fresh milk?
So the verb form depends on the grammar environment (no να/θα here → present indicative is fine).
Is αγοράζω “I buy” or “I am buying”? Which one should I understand?
It can cover both, depending on context:
- Habitual/general present: I buy (as a regular action)
- Ongoing/near-present: I’m buying (right now / around now) With Σήμερα, it usually reads as “I’m buying (today)” or “I’m going to buy (today)” in a practical sense.