ΠρότασηA1
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