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The verb "to like"

About the verb "μου αρέσει" - moo areh see - I like

The Greek verb "μου αρέσει" (pronounced "moo areh see") is a common phrase used to express liking or enjoyment of something. It is often translated to English as "I like" or "I enjoy." 

  1. "Μου" (Moo): This is a pronoun that means "to me" or "for me." It indicates the person who likes or enjoys something. In this case, it's the first person singular, referring to the speaker.
  2. "Αρέσει" (Aresei): This is the third person singular form of the verb "αρέσω" (areso), which means "to like" or "to please." In this form, it is used to express that something is liked or enjoyed. The third person singular form is commonly used in this construction.

So, when you say "Μου αρέσει," you're essentially saying "It is pleasing to me" or "I like it."

You can follow this phrase with the thing or activity you like. For example:

  • Μου αρέσει η μουσική. - Moo areh see e mooseekee - (I like music.)
  • Μου αρέσει η θάλασσα. - Moo areh see e thah lah sah -  (I like the sea.)
  • Μου αρέσει να διαβάζω. - Moo areh see nah thiah vah zoh - (I enjoy reading.)


The expression "μου αρέσει" is typically used when referring to a single thing or activity that we like. If we want to express that we like multiple things, we would need to modify the verb and the sentence accordingly. For example:

  • "Μου αρέσουν οι ταινίες". - Moo areh soon e teh nee ehs. -  (I like movies), where "αρέσουν" is used to indicate multiple movies.
  • "Μου αρέσουν τα λουλούδια".- Moo areh soon tah looloo thiah. -  (I like flowers), where "αρέσουν" is used to express a liking for multiple flowers.

So, "μου αρέσει" is used for singular nouns or activities, and "μου αρέσουν" is used for plural nouns or multiple things we like. The pronoun "μου" (moo), remains the same for both singular and plural.

The verb "to be"

Greek verbs, including "to be," are highly inflected, meaning that the verb form changes based on various factors, including tense, mood, person, and number. The choice of the specific form of the verb depends on the context and the structure of the sentence. Greek verbs are an essential part of the language, and mastering their inflection is crucial for proper communication.

These forms of the verb "to be" are used to indicate existence, identity, or to describe someone or something. Modern Greek verbs, including "to be," are typically conjugated according to person and number, and the verb endings change accordingly in sentences to match the subject.

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