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Negative Sentences

Negation — δεν (not), μη(ν) (don't), όχι (no)

Learning Goal

Can form negative sentences

Exam Skills:Ελληνομάθεια A1 GrammarΕλληνομάθεια A1 Speaking

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

Δεν πίνω καφέ. Μην τρέχεις!

I don't drink coffee. Don't run!

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

Negative Sentences

δεν + verb (statements), μη(ν) + verb (commands), όχι (no/not + nouns)

Questions: just raise intonation. Negation: δεν before verb, μην for commands.

Δεν πίνω καφέ. Μην τρέχεις!

I don't drink coffee. Don't run!

Pattern: δεν + verb (statements), μη(ν) + verb (commands), όχι (no/not + nouns)

Practice in course

Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises

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