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ας
let /as/
particleA1#70 most common
Also: let's, may
Example sentences
Ας πάμε για καφέ.
Let's go for coffee.
Ας διαβάσουμε το βιβλίο μαζί.
Let's read the book together.
Ας μιλήσουμε για τα σχέδιά μας.
Let's talk about our plans.
Ας κάνουμε μια βόλτα στο πάρκο.
Let's take a walk in the park.
Ας προσπαθήσουμε να λύσουμε το πρόβλημα.
Let's try to solve the problem.
Ας μην ξεχνάμε τους φίλους μας.
Let's not forget our friends.
Conjugation
| Present Active | Simple Past Active | Simple Future Active | Perfect Active | Present Passive | Simple Past Passive | Simple Future Passive | Perfect Passive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1sg | ας | άσα | θα ας | έχω ας | None | None | None | None |
| 2sg | ας | άσες | θα ας | έχεις ας | None | None | None | None |
| 3sg | ασί | άσε | θα ας | έχει ας | None | None | None | None |
| 1pl | άμε | άσαμε | θα ας | έχουμε ας | None | None | None | None |
| 2pl | άτε | άσατε | θα ας | έχετε ας | None | None | None | None |
| 3pl | άνε | άσανε | θα ας | έχουν ας | None | None | None | None |
Word family
αςlet
άσεlet (you)
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ας' is used as a particle to express a wish or suggestion, translating to 'let' in English. It has its origins in the ancient Greek language, where similar forms were used to convey permissive or optative meanings.
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