What are common mistakes with Αρνητικές Προτάσεις?

🇬🇧 English: Questions: just raise intonation — no word order change needed (unlike English). Negation: δεν goes directly before the verb. 🇷🇺 Russian: Similar to Russian — intonation questions and preverbal negation. 🇨🇿 Czech: Similar — intonation for yes/no, question word first for wh-.

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Αρνητικές Προτάσεις | Greek Grammar A1

Αρνητικές Προτάσεις

A1 — Πρόταση

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

Can form negative sentences

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

Examples

Δεν πίνω καφέ. Μην τρέχεις! — I don't drink coffee. Don't run!

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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

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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)

Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises

Practice Exercises

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)

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Frequently asked questions

When is Αρνητικές Προτάσεις used?: δεν + verb (statements), μη(ν) + verb (commands), όχι (no/not + nouns)
What are common mistakes with Αρνητικές Προτάσεις?: 🇬🇧 English: Questions: just raise intonation — no word order change needed (unlike English). Negation: δεν goes directly before the verb. 🇷🇺 Russian: Similar to Russian — intonation questions and preverbal negation. 🇨🇿 Czech: Similar — intonation for yes/no, question word first for wh-.