Breakdown of Βάζω το κουταλάκι δίπλα στο φλιτζάνι.
δίπλα σε
next to
βάζω
to put
το φλιτζάνι
the cup
το κουταλάκι
the teaspoon
Questions & Answers about Βάζω το κουταλάκι δίπλα στο φλιτζάνι.
Why is there no word for I in Βάζω το κουταλάκι δίπλα στο φλιτζάνι?
In Greek, the verb ending often already tells you who the subject is.
Βάζω means I put, so the subject I is built into the verb.
Greek often leaves subject pronouns out unless they are needed for emphasis or clarity. So:
- Βάζω = I put
- Εγώ βάζω = I put / I am the one putting (more emphatic)
What does βάζω mean exactly?
Βάζω is a very common verb meaning to put, to place, to set, and in some contexts even to add.
In this sentence, it means I put / I am putting.
It is the present tense form for I:
- βάζω = I put / I am putting
Depending on context, the Greek present can describe:
- a general habit: I put
- an action happening now: I am putting
Why is it το κουταλάκι and not just κουτάλι?