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φάω and τρώω
What is the difference between φάω and τρώω? It seems like they both mean eat - how to you know which one to use?
Jun 5, 2018 2:08 PM
Answers · 3
the verb ''τρώω'' is always used to show continuity; it is an action that has a duration.
the verb ''φάω'' indicates the moment; it is a momentary action.
Let's take an example from the subjunctive mood.
''να τρώω'' / ''να φάω'' are both in the subjunctive:
θέλω να τρώω = I want to be eating (eg: κάθε μέρα θέλω να τρώω ψωμί = every day I want to be eating bread)
θέλω να φάω = I want to eat (meaning that this action will last just for a moment, eg: αύριο θέλω να φάω ψωμί = tomorrow I want to eat bread)
The same happens with the future tenses:
θα τρώω = I will be eating (this tense is called ''Συνεχής / Εξακολουθητικός Μέλλοντας'' = Continuous Future tense)
θα φάω = I will eat (this tense is called ''Απλός / Στιγμιαίος Μέλλοντας'' = Simple or Momentary Future tense)
I hope this helps :)
June 10, 2018
τρώω= to eat in the present simple
Θα φάω= to eat in the future tense
for example :
Θα φάω σουβλάκι με τον φίλο μου. = i wll eat souvlaki with my friend
Κάθε μέρα τρώω ψωμί και τυρί= i eat bread and cheese everyday
Good luck :)
June 8, 2018
You are right , they both mean the same thing, the difference lies on the tense you're using.
When you say τρώω, you are talking about the present.
=Τι τρως; Τρώω παγωτό. = =What are you eating? I am eating ice-cream.
"Τρώω" changes and takes the form of "φάω" when its in the Future Simple. It becomes " Θα φάω" and it represents something that you will do at some point in the future.
Hope this was helpful ! :)
June 5, 2018
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