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Το is the definite article meaning the. It is neuter singular nominative, because it goes with φως (light), which is a neuter singular noun and the subject of the sentence.
So:
- το φως = the light
In Greek, articles are used very regularly, often more often than in English.
Because έμμεσο is an adjective agreeing with φως.
Greek adjectives change form to match the noun’s:
- gender
- number
- case
Here, φως is:
- neuter
- singular
- nominative
So the adjective must also be neuter singular nominative:
- έμμεσο φως = indirect light
Compare:
- έμμεσος = masculine
- έμμεση = feminine
- έμμεσο = neuter