Αιτιατική Πτώση

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Accusative case — direct objects and after prepositions

Can use nouns in the accusative case for direct objects

Examples

Βλέπω τον φίλο μου. — I see my friend.
Αγαπάω τη μουσική. — I love music.

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Accusative Case

The accusative case for direct objects and prepositions

Learning Goal

Can use nouns in the accusative case for direct objects

Exam Skills:Ελληνομάθεια A1 Grammar

Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?

Βλέπω τον φίλο μου.

I see my friend.

Αγαπάω τη μουσική.

I love music.

Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?

Accusative Case

For direct objects and after prepositions. Feminine and neuter look the same as nominative — only masculine nouns change ending.

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Practice Exercises

English doesn't change nouns for case. In Greek, only masculine nouns change: -ος→-ο, -ής→-ή, -ας→-α. Feminine and neuter stay the same.

Βλέπω τον φίλο μου.

I see my friend.

φίλος → φίλο (acc.), ο → τον (acc. article)

Αγαπάω τη μουσική.

I love music.

η μουσική → τη μουσική — feminine doesn't change ending, only the article.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Αιτιατική Πτώση used?: The accusative is used for direct objects and after most prepositions (σε, από, με, για).
How is Αιτιατική Πτώση formed?: Key: Feminine and neuter nouns look the SAME in nominative and accusative. Only masculine nouns and the article change.
What are common mistakes with Αιτιατική Πτώση?: 🇬🇧 English: English doesn't change nouns for case. Remember: only masculine nouns change in accusative (-ος→-ο, -ής→-ή, -ας→-α). 🇷🇺 Russian: Russian accusative is similar in concept. But Greek is simpler — feminine and neuter nouns don't change at all! 🇨🇿 Czech: Czech 4th case (koho? co?) maps well. Greek is easier: only masculine endings change.

Frequently asked questions

When is Αιτιατική Πτώση used?

The accusative is used for direct objects and after most prepositions (σε, από, με, για).

How is Αιτιατική Πτώση formed?

Key: Feminine and neuter nouns look the SAME in nominative and accusative. Only masculine nouns and the article change.

What are common mistakes with Αιτιατική Πτώση?

🇬🇧 English: English doesn't change nouns for case. Remember: only masculine nouns change in accusative (-ος→-ο, -ής→-ή, -ας→-α). 🇷🇺 Russian: Russian accusative is similar in concept. But Greek is simpler — feminine and neuter nouns don't change at all! 🇨🇿 Czech: Czech 4th case (koho? co?) maps well. Greek is easier: only masculine endings change.