Questions & Answers about Δεν βρίσκω το άλλο αθλητικό μου.
What does βρίσκω mean here?
Βρίσκω means I find or I am finding. With δεν, it becomes I can’t find / I’m not finding.
In this sentence, Δεν βρίσκω... is the natural Greek way to say that you are unable to locate something right now.
- βρίσκω = I find
- δεν βρίσκω = I can’t find / I’m not finding
Greek often uses the simple present where English might prefer can’t find.
Why is it Δεν βρίσκω and not Δε βρίσκω?
Both δεν and δε are used before verbs, and both mean not.
- δεν is the full form
- δε is a shortened form often used before a consonant
Since βρίσκω begins with a consonant sound, both are possible:
- Δεν βρίσκω
- Δε βρίσκω
Δεν βρίσκω is perfectly standard and slightly more neutral in writing.
Why is the object το άλλο αθλητικό μου in the accusative?