Greek
(das) Griechisch
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Greek
The Greek language, regardless of whether Ancient Greek or Modern Greek is meant.
Das Griechisch in diesem Text ist auch für Anfänger gut verständlich.
The Greek in this text is easy for beginners to understand as well.
Greek
The school or university subject in which the Greek language and often Greek texts and culture are studied.
An unserer Schule kann man Griechisch ab der achten Klasse wählen.
At our school, students can choose Greek starting in eighth grade.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | (des) Griechisch |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | (das) Griechisch das Griechische | – |
| accusative | (das) Griechisch das Griechische | – |
| dative | (dem) Griechisch | – |
| genitive | (des) Griechisch (des) Griechischs, des Griechischen | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Griechisch' (Greek) is formed from the adjective 'griechisch' (Greek), which has been substantivized as the name of the language. That is why 'Griechisch' (Greek) can also be used without an article after certain prepositions.
Sie kann sich auf Griechisch gut verständigen.
She can communicate well in Greek.
For the language, common phrases include 'Griechisch lernen' (to learn Greek), 'Griechisch sprechen' (to speak Greek), 'Griechisch lesen' (to read Greek), and 'etwas ins Griechische übersetzen' (to translate something into Greek).
Er lernt seit zwei Jahren Griechisch und liest inzwischen einfache Texte.
He has been learning Greek for two years and can now read simple texts.
As the name of a school or university subject, 'Griechisch' (Greek) is often used with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'belegen' (to take), or 'studieren' (to study).
An der Universität belegt sie Griechisch und beschäftigt sich mit antiken Texten.
At university, she is taking Greek and studying ancient texts.
