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More essential verbs — γράφω gráfo

Twelve new, useful everyday verbs—all different from our first essential verbs list. Forms are first person (I write, I read, I work…). Play the vocabulary song and read along—the list order matches the song. Print the list if you want a paper copy.

Διαβάζω means to read or to study. For schoolwork you will often hear διαβάζω για το σχολείο (dhiavázo gia to scholío) — I am studying for school.

Χρειάζομαι is literally “I need.” It is used with an accusative object, for example χρειάζομαι νερό — I need water.

Vocabulary song

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  • γράφω

    gráfo

    to write

  • διαβάζω

    dhiavázo

    to read / study

  • δουλεύω

    dhulévo

    to work

  • παίζω

    pézo

    to play

  • ανοίγω

    anígo

    to open

  • κλείνω

    klíno

    to close

  • μένω

    méno

    to stay / live

  • περιμένω

    periméno

    to wait

  • αγοράζω

    agorázo

    to buy

  • μαθαίνω

    mathéno

    to learn

  • καταλαβαίνω

    katalavéno

    to understand

  • χρειάζομαι

    chriázome

    to need