ΠρότασηA1
Must (πρέπει να)
Must/should — πρέπει να + subjunctive
Learning Goal
Can express obligation with πρέπει να
Exam Skills:Ελληνομάθεια A1 GrammarΕλληνομάθεια A1 Speaking
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Πρέπει να φύγω.
I have to leave.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Must (πρέπει να)
πρέπει να + verb (subjunctive = same as present for regular verbs)
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).
Πρέπει να φύγω.
I have to leave.
Pattern: πρέπει να + verb (subjunctive = same as present for regular verbs)
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises