σε
se[se]
The English phrase 'in' is translated into Greek as σε.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition σε always governs the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced as [se].
Did you know?
- While σε means 'in', Greeks often use the preposition μέσα σε to emphasize that something is physically inside a container or enclosed space.
- In ancient Greek texts, σε was not a preposition meaning 'in' but was actually a form of the pronoun 'you'.
- In modern Greek, the word σε performs double duty by translating to both 'in' and 'at', such as in the phrase σε μια σχολή for 'at a school'.
Examples in context
- Σε ποια πόλη μένεις;What city do you live in?This example shows how to use σε when asking about a city one lives in.Tatoeba #5398668 by Zeus, translation #4506707 by carlosalberto
- Υπάρχει αυτό σε μπλε;Do you have this in blue?This example shows how to use σε when asking if something is available in a specific color.Tatoeba #2390697 by mululatv, translation #2685851 by Joseph
- Φεύγουμε σε μισή ώρα.We leave in half an hour.This example shows how to use σε when referring to a period of time.Tatoeba #5456686 by Zeus, translation #5455509 by CK
- Ζω σε μια μεγάλη πόλη.I live in a big city.
- Πόσα ρούχα έχεις μέσα στη ντουλάπα;How many clothes do you have in the closet?
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are talking about a meeting location.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα τα and τα πούμε σε μια καφετέρια;Tha ta poume se mia kafeteria?Shall we meet in a cafe?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι καλή ιδέα.Nai, einai kali idea.Yes, that is a good idea.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣε ποια περιοχή προτιμάς;Se poia periochi protimas?In which area do you prefer?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑς πάμε στο κέντρο.As pame sto kentro.Let's go to the center.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry σε, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σε, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
