Η φίλη μου παραδέχεται εύκολα όταν δεν ξέρει κάτι, και αυτό μου αρέσει πολύ.

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Breakdown of Η φίλη μου παραδέχεται εύκολα όταν δεν ξέρει κάτι, και αυτό μου αρέσει πολύ.

• δεν: not
• η φίλη: the female friend
• μου: my

Questions & Answers about Η φίλη μου παραδέχεται εύκολα όταν δεν ξέρει κάτι, και αυτό μου αρέσει πολύ.

Why does Greek say η φίλη μου instead of just φίλη μου for my friend?

Greek normally uses the definite article with possessive expressions like this.

So:

• η φίλη μου = my friend
• literally: the friend of me

This is one of the most common differences from English. In English, my replaces the, but in Greek the article usually stays.

Also, η shows that φίλη is feminine singular nominative.

Does φίλη definitely mean a female friend, or could it mean girlfriend?

It can mean either, depending on context.

• φίλη = female friend
• φίλη can also mean girlfriend

Greek often relies on context here, just like English sometimes does with my friend vs my girlfriend. If the meaning shown to the learner is friend, then that is the intended sense in this sentence.

Why is there no separate word for she before παραδέχεται?

Greek often leaves out subject pronouns when they are not needed, because the verb ending already tells you the person and number.

Here:

• παραδέχεται = he/she admits

So Greek does not need to say αυτή for she unless it wants extra emphasis or contrast.

This is very normal in Greek and is one of the first things English speakers notice.