Φωτογραφίζω την πλατεία.

I photograph the square.

Breakdown of Φωτογραφίζω την πλατεία.

• η πλατεία: the square
• φωτογραφίζω: to photograph

Questions & Answers about Φωτογραφίζω την πλατεία.

Why isn’t there a separate word for I in the sentence?

Greek often leaves out subject pronouns when they are clear from the verb ending.

• Φωτογραφίζω = I photograph / I am photographing
• The ending -ω shows 1st person singular: I

So Greek does not need εγώ here. You could say Εγώ φωτογραφίζω την πλατεία if you want extra emphasis, like I’m the one photographing the square.

What tense is Φωτογραφίζω?

It is the present tense.

In Greek, the present tense can often cover both:

• I photograph
• I am photographing

So Φωτογραφίζω την πλατεία can mean either a general present or something happening right now, depending on context.

Why is it την πλατεία and not η πλατεία?