Η μονάδα λειτουργεί.

to function

Breakdown of Η μονάδα λειτουργεί.

• η μονάδα: unit

Questions & Answers about Η μονάδα λειτουργεί.

What does each word in Η μονάδα λειτουργεί. mean?

• Η = the
• μονάδα = unit, module, or device/unit depending on context
• λειτουργεί = works, operates, or functions

So the sentence is literally The unit works / The unit operates / The unit is functioning.

Why is there η at the beginning?

Η is the feminine singular definite article in the nominative case, meaning the.

It is used because μονάδα is a feminine singular noun, and the article must agree with it.

So:

• η μονάδα = the unit

Is μονάδα feminine? How can I tell?

Yes, μονάδα is feminine.

One clue is its ending: many feminine nouns in Modern Greek end in -α or -η. That does not cover every noun, but it is a very common pattern.

Here, the article also confirms it:

• η μονάδα = feminine singular

What grammatical case is in?