Ask questions about the modern Greek language


Greek teacher
One of our Greek teachers will answer

Related questions

When to use the vocative form of a name in a letter

0 votes
980 views
If writing a letter in English to a Greek person, should you also use the vocative form of their name? For example,  Dear Christo (rather than Christos)? I work in the United States. Thank you
by

1 Answer

0 votes
Hello

When you write in English you can say "Dear Christos". You don't need to convert the name into vocative case, since these changes in the endings are of no meaning in English grammar. If you do it, though, and say "Dear Christo" is acceptable as well.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vasiliki Baskou, Instructor/Director, https://learn-greek-online.com.

by (45.0k points)
...