στον
Wordform Details
Translation: to theat the
Part of Speech: preposition + article
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: σε τον
Translation: to him; to the (masculine) (preposition + article)
Etymology: Combination of 'σε' (from Ancient Greek 'εἰς') meaning 'to/at/in' and 'τον' (from Ancient Greek 'τόν'), the masculine accusative singular article
Mnemonics
- Think of 'see ton' - you're directing attention TO someone/something
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Cultural Context
In spoken Greek, the contracted form 'στον' is more common, while 'σε τον' appears more in formal writing or when emphasis is needed
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'σε τον' indicates direction or recipient, while 'τον' alone is just the accusative article or pronoun
Confused word:
Τον πατέρα βλέπω.
I see the father.
Notes: The contracted form 'στον' is more common in everyday speech
Mnemonic: 'σε τον' means movement TO someone/something