Τρέμω λίγο όταν πίνω πολύ καφέ και δεν έχω φάει.

the coffee

Breakdown of Τρέμω λίγο όταν πίνω πολύ καφέ και δεν έχω φάει.

• πίνω: to drink
• και: and
• τρώω: to eat

Questions & Answers about Τρέμω λίγο όταν πίνω πολύ καφέ και δεν έχω φάει.

Why is there no word for I in Τρέμω?

In Greek, subject pronouns are often omitted because the verb ending already shows the person and number.

• τρέμω = I shake / I tremble
• The ending -ω tells you it is 1st person singular.

So Greek usually says:

• Τρέμω = I’m shaking / I shake

You can say Εγώ τρέμω, but that adds emphasis, like I’m the one shaking.

What exactly does Τρέμω mean here?

Τρέμω literally means I tremble, I shake, or I shiver.

In this sentence, it most naturally means:

• I get shaky
• I shake a little

It can be used for:

• physical trembling from cold, nerves, weakness, caffeine, etc.
• sometimes emotional fear as well, depending on context

Here, because of the mention of coffee and not having eaten, it clearly refers to a physical shaky feeling.

Why is λίγο used here, and what does it mean?