The accusative case for direct objects and prepositions
Can use nouns in the accusative case for direct objects
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?
For direct objects and after prepositions. Feminine and neuter look the same as nominative — only masculine nouns change ending.
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises
Practice ExercisesEnglish 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.
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises