When is Το Ρήμα «Είμαι» used?

3rd sg. = 3rd pl. = είναι. No article with professions: Είμαι γιατρός.

What are common mistakes with Το Ρήμα «Είμαι»?

English: easy 4 forms. Russian: omits 'to be' in present - Greek requires it! Czech: uses byt similarly.

A1 — Ρήματα

The verb to be — είμαι, είσαι, είναι, είμαστε, είστε, είναι

Can conjugate and use the verb είμαι (to be) in present tense

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Conjugation of eimai (to be)

Learning Goal

Can use eimai

Exam Skills:Ελληνομάθεια A1 GrammarΕλληνομάθεια A1 Speaking

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

Είμαι φοιτητής.

I am a student.

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

είμαι/είσαι/είναι/είμαστε/είστε/είναι. 3rd sg.=3rd pl. No article with professions.

Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises

4 unique forms. 3rd sg.=3rd pl.=είναι.

Είμαι φοιτητής.

I am a student.

No article before profession.

Practice in course

Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises

1. Greetings and introductions

When is Το Ρήμα «Είμαι» used?: 3rd sg. = 3rd pl. = είναι. No article with professions: Είμαι γιατρός.
What are common mistakes with Το Ρήμα «Είμαι»?: English: easy 4 forms. Russian: omits 'to be' in present - Greek requires it! Czech: uses byt similarly.