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να
to /na/
verbA1#1 most common
Also: in order to, for the purpose of, that
Example sentences
Θέλω να πάω στο πάρκο.
I want to go to the park.
Μπορείς να μου δώσεις το βιβλίο;
Can you give me the book?
Ελπίζω να έρθεις στη γιορτή.
I hope you will come to the party.
Είναι σημαντικό να διαβάζεις καθημερινά.
It is important to read daily.
Πρέπει να μιλήσουμε για το σχέδιο.
We need to talk about the plan.
Αποφάσισα να ταξιδέψω το καλοκαίρι.
I decided to travel in the summer.
Conjugation
| Present Active | Simple Past Active | Simple Future Active | Perfect Active | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1sg | να | να | να | να |
| 2sg | να | να | να | να |
| 3sg | να | να | να | να |
| 1pl | να | να | να | να |
| 2pl | να | να | να | να |
| 3pl | να | να | να | να |
Word family
Etymology
The Greek word 'να' is a particle used to express a wish or desire, often translated as 'may' or 'let'. Its usage has been consistent in various forms throughout the history of the Greek language.
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