Η φήμη άλλαξε γρήγορα.

to change

Breakdown of Η φήμη άλλαξε γρήγορα.

• γρήγορα: quickly
• η φήμη: reputation; fame

Questions & Answers about Η φήμη άλλαξε γρήγορα.

Why is it η φήμη and not τη φήμη?

Because φήμη is the subject of the sentence, so Greek uses the nominative article η.

• η φήμη = nominative singular, used for the subject
• τη φήμη = accusative singular, usually used for a direct object

So in Η φήμη άλλαξε γρήγορα, the rumor / reputation is the thing that changed.

Is φήμη a feminine noun?

Yes. Φήμη is a feminine singular noun.

That is why it takes the feminine article η. In this sentence, both article and noun are in the nominative singular:

• η = feminine nominative singular article
• φήμη = feminine nominative singular noun

Greek nouns have grammatical gender, and you need the article and other related words to match that gender.

What tense is άλλαξε?