Όταν έχω πολλή δουλειά, προσπαθώ να αντιμετωπίζω το άγχος με λίγη ξεκούραση.

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Breakdown of Όταν έχω πολλή δουλειά, προσπαθώ να αντιμετωπίζω το άγχος με λίγη ξεκούραση.

• πολύς: much
• η δουλειά: the work
• έχω: to have

Questions & Answers about Όταν έχω πολλή δουλειά, προσπαθώ να αντιμετωπίζω το άγχος με λίγη ξεκούραση.

Why does the sentence use the present tense in Όταν έχω πολλή δουλειά?

Because this sentence describes a habitual or general situation: whenever / when I have a lot of work.

In Greek, the present tense is very common for this kind of repeated meaning:

• Όταν έχω πολλή δουλειά... = When/Whenever I have a lot of work...

It is not talking about one single event only; it is talking about what usually happens.

Why is it πολλή δουλειά and not πολύ δουλειά?

Because δουλειά is a feminine singular noun, so πολύς has to agree with it.

Here are the relevant forms:

• πολλός = masculine
• πολλή = feminine
• πολύ = neuter / adverb

So:

• πολλή δουλειά = a lot of work
• πολύ νερό = a lot of water
• δουλεύω πολύ = I work a lot

In this sentence, πολλή is an adjective-like quantity word matching δουλειά.

Why is δουλειά singular? Why not a plural form?