Greek for English speakers Street · Lesson 3

The verb "I have"

The verb 'I have' in Greek — Έχω, έχεις, έχει — and Έχεις εισιτήριο; (Do you have a ticket?).

Conversation

  1. Rocky Rocky

    Μακάρι να ήμουν πιο γρήγορη.. Πάλι έχασα το λεωφορείο!

    Makari na imun pio grigori.. Pali ehasa to leoforio!

    I wish I was faster.. I missed the bus again!

  2. Honey Honey

    Δεν πειράζει, προτιμώ το τρένο. Έχεις εισιτήριο;

    dhen pirazi, protimo to treno. Ehyis isitirio?

    It's okay, I prefer the train. Do you have a ticket?

  3. Rocky Rocky

    Δεν έχω.. Πού μπορώ να αγοράσω ένα;

    Dhen eho, pu boro na agoraso ena?

    I don't have one.. Where can I buy one?

  4. Honey Honey

    Έχουν στο εκδοτήριο. Αλλιώς έχω εγώ να σου δώσω.

    Ehun sto ekdhotirio. Alyos eho ego na su dhoso.

    The people on the counter have a few. Otherwise I have one to give you

    Tip: Usually, we don't use the pronouns in Greek, unless it is for emphasis like in this phrase!

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How does έχω conjugate?

Έχω (I have), έχεις, έχει, έχουμε, έχετε, έχουν. One of the most common Greek verbs.

What is το εισιτήριο?

'Ticket' — for transport, events. Έχεις εισιτήριο; = 'do you have a ticket?'. Plural: τα εισιτήρια.

Macari na in Greek?

Μακάρι να + subjunctive = 'I wish / if only ...'. Μακάρι να ήμουν πιο γρήγορη = 'I wish I were faster'.

Test yourself

Pick the English translation for each line from this lesson. Wrong answers are pulled from other Greek lessons.

4 quick questions on what you just heard.

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