βάλθηκε να (X)

Translations

• set about to (do something)
• got down to (doing something)

Forms

Usage Notes

Always followed by να + verb in subjunctive. Implies determined action.

Etymology

From ancient Greek βάλλω (to put, place) + reflexive passive ending -θηκα

Cultural Context

Common in narrative contexts, especially in literature and storytelling

• Think of 'putting oneself to a task'
• Similar to English 'set about doing something'