εμένα
eména
The English pronoun 'me' is translated in Greek as εμένα (eména).
εμένα is the object form of the pronoun used to refer to the speaker. In informal situations, Greeks often drop the pronoun Εγώ altogether since the verb form indicates the subject.
Which one should you use?
While the unstressed form με is used in most common, everyday sentences, εμένα is used for emphasis or after prepositions. Use εμένα instead of με when you want to emphasize that the object is specifically 'me' and not someone else.
How do you pronounce it?
eména
Did you know?
- Using the stressed form εμένα can change the emotional tone of a sentence from a simple statement to a defensive one. It can make it sound as if you are actively correcting a misunderstanding about who is being targeted by an action.
- In spoken Greek, the unstressed με often blends into the following verb, sounding like a prefix rather than a separate word.
- Modern Greek evolved from an Ancient Greek system where 'me' had different forms depending on whether it was a direct or indirect object.
Examples in context
- Ασέ εμένα να της το πω.Let me tell her.This sentence shows how to use εμένα to express the speaker's intent.Tatoeba #10682239 by amoeba, translation #3908795 by CH
- Είσαι καλύτερη από εμένα.You're better than me.This sentence demonstrates the use of εμένα in a comparison.Tatoeba #2684045 by Zeus, translation #2669956 by CK
- Μη μου λες εμένα τι να πω.Don't you tell me what to say.This sentence illustrates a way to use εμένα to add emphasis to the object.Tatoeba #4827068 by Tensai, translation #1873854 by CK
- Θα ήθελα να μου πείτε περισσότερες πληροφορίες για τον τομέα εργασίας σας.I would like you to give me more information about your field of work.
- Πώς περνάς σήμερα;How are you doing today?
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are deciding who should go to the store.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠας εσύ στο κατάστημα;Pas esi sto katastima?Will you go to the store?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΌχι, προτιμώ να πας εσύ.Ochi, protimo na pas esi.No, I prefer that you go.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓιατί πάντα εμείς οι άλλοι και όχι εμένα;Giati panta emis oi alloi kai ochi emena?Why always the others and not me?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΓιατί είσαι πιο γρήγορη, Κυριακή.Giati eisai pio grygori, Kyriaki.Because you are faster, Kyriaki.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry εμένα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
