This is a small and simple presentation of the Type A and B1 groups of the Greek verbs. You can study and learn the endings of each group and how to find out in which category many of the Greek verbs belongs. I hope this will help you. Valentinos.

1. Greek verbs: Type A
and B1
The Greek verbs, their persons and the
differences between the two types

2. The persons of the
Verbs
When we present
the persons of a
Greek verb, we
always follow the
order.
Three singulars:
Three plurals:
I/Me
You
He/she/it
We
You
They
In this way, it is just easier
to learn and remember it!!!

3. The stem and the ending
Most Greek verbs can be divided into two parts:
The stem
Which never changes
AND
The Ending
which changes
and indicates the
person of the verb.

4. Type A
(εγώ)
έχ-ω
(εσύ)
έχ-εις
(αυτός,ή,ό) έχ-ει
(εμείς)
έχ-ουμε
(εσείς)
έχ-ετε
(αυτοί/ές/ά) έχ-ουν
The stem and the endings of the
Greek verb “I have”.
The verb έχω belongs to the large
category of Type A verbs.
It is not necessary to use the subject
pronouns in Greek. We use them
only when we want to give emphasis
to the person.

5. Type B1
(εγώ)
(εσύ)
(αυτός/ή/ό)
(εμείς)
(εσείς)
(αυτοί,ές,ά)
μιλ-ώ*
μιλ-άς
μιλ-άει*
μιλ-άμε
μιλ-άτε
μιλ-άνε
The stem and the endings of the
Greek verb ‘’I speak’’.
This verb belongs to the large
category of Type B1 verbs.
*The first and third persons could
be μιλάω and μιλά respectively.

6. So, these are the differences in the
endings of the two types.
-ω
-εις
-ει
-ουμε
-ετε
-ουν
Type A
Type B1
-άω/ώ
-άς
-άει/ά
-άμε
-άτε
-άνε

7. Yes, but how can I find out in
which category a verb belongs?
To find out the type of a verb
you have to look at the accent
mark of the first person
singular.
When the accent mark is one
or two syllables before the last
syllable (antepenult or
penult) then the verb belongs
to type A.

8. Task time
●
In which category
do the verbs fall?
●
Translate and
decline the verbs
in the comments.
μένω
δουλεύω
παίζω
αγαπώ
κρατώ
τρέχω
δένω
μιλώ
κάνω
θέλω

9. Thanks!!!
I hope this helps! :)
Valentinos