Η βιασύνη με κάνει να κάνω λάθη.

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Breakdown of Η βιασύνη με κάνει να κάνω λάθη.

• με: me
• κάνω: to make
• το λάθος: the mistake

Questions & Answers about Η βιασύνη με κάνει να κάνω λάθη.

Why is there an Η at the beginning of Η βιασύνη?

Η is the feminine singular definite article, meaning the.

The noun βιασύνη (haste, hurry, rushing) is feminine, so it takes η in the nominative singular:

• η βιασύνη = the haste / the hurry

Greek uses the definite article more often than English does, including with abstract nouns. So even if English might just say Haste makes me... or Rushing makes me..., Greek naturally says Η βιασύνη...

What exactly does βιασύνη mean here?

Βιασύνη means haste, hurry, or rushing.

In this sentence, it refers to the state of being in a rush. So the idea is:

• Η βιασύνη = haste / being in a hurry / rushing

A natural English rendering could be:

• Haste makes me make mistakes.
• When I rush, I make mistakes.
• Rushing causes me to make mistakes.

So it is not just speed in a neutral sense; it has the feeling of being rushed.

What does με mean, and why is it before the verb?