hage nevu geqob bifu gaca riya

Modern Greek, unlike many other European languages, does not use the infinitive in the traditional sense. In most European languages, the infinitive is the base form of the verb, which does not change and is independent of person, number, or tense. However, in modern Greek, the infinitive was replaced by other constructions long ago. Instead of the infinitive, the subjunctive mood or special participle forms are used. For example, to say "I want to do," Greek uses a construction with the verb in the subjunctive mood: "θέλω να κάνω" (literally: "I want that I do").

Modern Usage

Today, to express intention, desire, or necessity of an action in Greek, the particle "να" (which can be translated as "to" or "so that") is used in combination with the verb in the subjunctive mood. For example:

• "θέλω να πάω" (thelo na pao) — "I want to go"
• "πρέπει να δουλέψω" (prepei na doulepso) — "I need to work"

These constructions are standard and widely used in modern Greek.