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Word		Meaning	Heard	In the episode	First at
ο κύριος	n	mister, gentleman	5×	κυρίου	00:01:42,273
θέλω	v	to want	17×	θέλετε	00:03:46,969
έρχομαι	v	to come	7×	ρθει	00:19:11,421
ο ξενοδόχος	n	hotel (as a place, short for ξενοδοχείο)	7×	ξενοδοχείο	00:20:59,248
πηγαίνω	v	to go	9×	πάει	00:16:33,897
μαζί	adv	together	10×	μαζί	00:03:46,969
η δύναμη	n	power, strength	11×	δύναμη	00:03:12,829
η περιουσία	n	fortune, wealth	11×	περιουσία	00:03:12,829
ο μόνος	adj	alone, only	11×	μόνη	00:03:46,969
λέω	v	to say, tell	10×	είπε	00:10:01,085
τρέχω	v	to run, happen (colloquial)	9×	τρέχει	00:10:41,531
το πεπόνι	n	melon	9×	πεπόνι	00:10:41,531
η γειτονιά	n	neighborhood	0×	γειτονιά (implied by context)	N/A
ακούω	v	to hear, listen	6×	ακούσει	00:46:17,744
το λεφτά	n	money (plural only)	8×	λεφτά	00:15:52,209
η φωνή	n	voice	6×	φωνή	00:12:31,229
βλέπω	v	to see, watch	6×	βλέπετε	00:12:41,786
το ποτό	n	drink (alcoholic)	6×	ποτό	00:16:44,883
μαζεύω	v	to gather, pack up	7×	μαζέψω	00:19:11,421
φεύγω	v	to leave	7×	φύγω	00:19:11,421

Genitive case for possession

The genitive case shows who something belongs to. It often follows the word it describes.

Η πρόταση του κυρίου

The proposal of the gentleman (Mr. Postlethwaite’s proposal)

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τις επιχειρήσεις του

his businesses

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Clitic pronouns (σας, μας, τους)

Short pronouns like σας (you), μας (us), τους (them) attach to verbs or prepositions. They show who is affected by the action.

πως τον λένε αυτόν που σας έστειλε;

what’s the name of the guy who sent you?

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Να μην κάθεστε και μόνη σας;

So you’re not alone by yourself?

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Subjunctive mood (να + verb)

The subjunctive mood (να + verb) is used for wishes, suggestions, or uncertain actions. It often follows verbs like θέλω or μπορώ.

Να ρθείτε μαζί μου;

Want to come with me?

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Να μένετε κλεισμένη εδώ μέσα

To stay locked up in here

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Comparative adjectives (πιο + adjective)

To compare things, use πιο (more) before the adjective. The adjective stays in its normal form.

όσο γίνεται πιο μακριά

as far as possible

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Negation with δε(ν) and μη(ν)

Δε(ν) is used for simple negation (facts). Μη(ν) is used for commands, warnings, or suggestions.

Δε μπορώ…δε θέλω…

I can’t… I don’t want to…

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Μη μιλήσεις!

Don’t speak!

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Aorist tense (past completed actions)

The aorist tense describes actions that happened once in the past. It’s often used in storytelling or quick actions.

πως τον λένε αυτόν που σας έστειλε;

what’s the name of the guy who sent you?

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Με είπε φάλτσα;

Did he call me off-key?

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Phrase	Literally	Actually means	At
Τι να κάνουμε τώρα;	What to do now?	What can we do now? (resigned acceptance)	00:01:55,131
Στο καλό	To the good	Take care, goodbye	00:02:47,865
Έχετε τρελαθεί;	Have you gone crazy?	Are you out of your mind?	00:18:25,042
Δε θα σαι με τα καλά σου!	You won’t be with your good senses!	You’re out of your mind!	00:11:40,763
Πάρτο απόφαση!	Take it as a decision!	Get used to it! Accept it!	00:09:44,422
Μπας και μας ακούσει κανείς	Maybe someone will hear us	Maybe someone will hear us (hopeful)	00:46:17,744
Αλήθεια λέει	Truth says	She’s telling the truth	00:10:47,711
Τι τρέχει;	What is running?	What’s going on? What’s happening?	00:10:41,531

Lesson — Sto.Para.5.S01E01.el-en.ass

Vocabulary

Grammar

Phrases