έχω να φοβηθώ

Translations

• to have reason to fear
• to have something to be afraid of

Literal Translation

to have [something] to fear

Forms

Usage Notes

This construction follows the pattern 'έχω + να + subjunctive verb' and is used to express what someone has reason to do or experience.

Etymology

This construction uses the verb 'έχω' (to have) with a subjunctive verb to indicate possibility or necessity.

Cultural Context

This is a common construction in Greek to express that someone has a reason or cause to feel something. In the text, Thetis is asking Zeus what he has to fear, implying there should be nothing.

• Think of 'having fear' as possessing a reason to be afraid.
• Compare to English 'What do you have to fear?' which has a similar structure.