Η διαταγή είναι εδώ.

to be

Breakdown of Η διαταγή είναι εδώ.

• εδώ: here
• η διαταγή: order; command

Questions & Answers about Η διαταγή είναι εδώ.

Why is there Η at the beginning?

Η is the feminine singular definite article, so it means the.

In this sentence, it goes with διαταγή, because διαταγή is a feminine singular noun. It is capitalized only because it is the first word of the sentence; normally you would see η.

It is pronounced ee.

How do I know that διαταγή is feminine?

You can tell mainly from the article: η διαταγή.

In Greek, the article usually shows the gender clearly:

• ο = masculine
• η = feminine
• το = neuter

So when you see η διαταγή, you know the noun is feminine. The ending -ή is also very common for feminine nouns, though the article is the most reliable clue.

Do the article and noun have to match?

Yes. In Greek, the article must match the noun in:

• gender
• number
• case

Here, both words are:

• feminine
• singular
• nominative

So η διαταγή is a matching pair. This kind of agreement is very important in Greek grammar.

What case is η διαταγή in, and why?