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Pattern: “I want …” (requests + objects)

Use this to order, request, and state needs.

The pattern

Memorize this as a chunk. Then swap one word at a time.

  • Start with a few high‑frequency nouns (water, coffee, ticket).
  • Pay attention to any object markers, cases, or partitives in this sentence — they matter in real speech.
Θέλω νερό.
Thélo neró
I want water.

More examples

These are close patterns you can reuse. Read them aloud, then change one word.

ο φίλος
o fílos
the friend (nom.)
τον φίλο
ton fílo
the friend (acc.)
η τουαλέτα
i toualéta
the toilet
Είμαι κουρασμένος.
Eímai kourasménos
I am tired.
Είμαι εδώ.
Eímai edó
I am here.
Δεν καταλαβαίνω.
Den katalavaíno
I don't understand.

Drills

Build the pattern
Thélo neró
I want water.
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Mini‑quiz

Mini-quiz
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Which sentence matches “I want water.”?