Questions & Answers about Γράφω τη διεύθυνση στο μπλοκάκι μου για να μην την ξεχάσω.
Why is γράφω in the present tense here?
Γράφω is the present form of γράφω (to write). In Greek, the present tense can mean either:
- I write
- I am writing
So in this sentence it can naturally mean I’m writing down the address... depending on context. Greek uses the same form for both the simple present and the present continuous.
Why is it τη διεύθυνση? What case is that?
τη διεύθυνση is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of γράφω.
- η διεύθυνση = the address (nominative)
- τη(ν) διεύθυνση = the address (accusative)
In English, the noun itself usually does not change, but in Greek the article changes to show the noun’s role in the sentence.
Why is it τη διεύθυνση and not την διεύθυνση?
Both are possible, but τη διεύθυνση is very common.
The full form of the feminine accusative article is την, but the final -ν is often dropped before certain consonants. Since διεύθυνση starts with δ, many speakers write and say τη διεύθυνση.
So:
- την διεύθυνση = also correct
- τη διεύθυνση = very common and natural
You will see both in real Greek.