Shortcut Conjugation
Verbs ending in γω have a “shortcut” form where you drop the γ. Below is the verb λέγω (I say) in both its forms; on the left is the full form, on the right is the short form.
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If you've forgotten what the words εγώ, εσύ, etc. mean, those are pronouns, and you may review them here.
The present tense in Greek does double duty as both simple present and continuous present tense. That is, if you say
Αυτός γράφει ένα γράμμα.
You may translate it as either “He writes a letter” or “He is writing a letter,” depending on your meaning. There's no distinction between these forms in present tense.
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