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Can (μπορώ να)

Can/ability — μπορώ να + subjunctive

Learning Goal

Can express ability and possibility with μπορώ να

Exam Skills:Ελληνομάθεια A1 GrammarΕλληνομάθεια A1 Speaking

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

Μπορώ να σε βοηθήσω;

Can I help you?

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

Can (μπορώ να)

μπορώ να + verb (subjunctive)

Modern Greek has NO infinitive. Always: να + conjugated verb.

No infinitive in Modern Greek! Always use να + conjugated verb: θέλω να μάθω (I want to learn).

Μπορώ να σε βοηθήσω;

Can I help you?

Pattern: μπορώ να + verb (subjunctive)

Practice in course

Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises

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