Μετράω το πλάτος πριν βάλω το ύφασμα στη ραπτομηχανή.

I measure the width before putting the fabric in the sewing machine.

Breakdown of Μετράω το πλάτος πριν βάλω το ύφασμα στη ραπτομηχανή.

• πριν: before
• βάζω: to put
• σε: into
• μετράω: to measure

Questions & Answers about Μετράω το πλάτος πριν βάλω το ύφασμα στη ραπτομηχανή.

Why doesn’t the sentence include εγώ for I?

Because Greek usually drops subject pronouns when the verb ending already shows who the subject is.

• Μετράω = I measure / I am measuring
• βάλω = I put in this clause structure

So εγώ is unnecessary unless you want emphasis, contrast, or clarity.

For example:

• Εγώ μετράω το πλάτος, όχι εσύ. = I’m the one measuring the width, not you.

In the original sentence, the plain version without εγώ sounds natural.

Does Μετράω mean I measure or I am measuring?

It can mean either one, depending on context.

Greek present tense often covers both:

• I measure (habitual / general)
• I am measuring (right now)

So Μετράω το πλάτος could mean:

• I measure the width
• I’m measuring the width

English forces you to choose more often than Greek does. Greek often lets the context do that work.

Why is it μετράω and not μετρώ?