ΕπίθεταA1
Adjectives in -ύς/-ιά/-ύ
Second adjective pattern -ύς/-ιά/-ύ (βαρύς/βαριά/βαρύ)
Learning Goal
Can use the -ύς/-ιά/-ύ adjective pattern
Exam Skills:Ελληνομάθεια A1 Grammar
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Η βαριά τσάντα.
The heavy bag.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Adjectives in -ύς/-ιά/-ύ
Βαρύς/βαριά/βαρύ — second major adjective pattern. Adjectives agree with nouns in gender, number, and case.
English adjectives don't change form. Greek adjectives must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.
Η βαριά τσάντα.
The heavy bag.
Pattern: Βαρύς/βαριά/βαρύ — second major adjective pattern
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises