"Αυτό είναι ένα ορθογώνιο πιάτο."

Translation: This is a rectangular plate.

[397280004]

Why not "It is a rectangular plate"

[Dimitra956826]

I wouldn't say it's wrong, but you see, when αυτό is used in the sense of it instead of this in Greek, the pronoun would be redundant. So, the sentence would be just "Είναι ένα ορθογώνιο πιάτο."

• αυτός (ο), usually followed by an article = this, necessary in a sentence

• αυτός, not followed by an article = he, redundant in a sentence.*

*That happens because each pronoun has its own verb type, so there is no space for confusion, especially in speech, where there is also context. ^.^

[dieter667754]

is "αυτός (ένας)" also = this?

[troll1995]

Αυτός ένας is incorrect. "This" is always specidic, so you have to use the definite article. :)

[dieter667754]

I assumed the same, I was just seeking for confirmation.
But then I think the translation "It is a rectangular plate" should be accepted

[G.Georgopoulos]

It think it's better not to bring personal pronouns into play for inanimate objects. It's better to stick to "Αυτό είναι" for "This/That is" and "Είναι" for "It is".

[Deukalion94]

Plate = Dish παίδες

[D_..]

Και το plate σωστό είναι! :D Έλειπε το dish ως εναλλακτική;

[Deukalion94]

Ναι :P Plate = Dish εννοούσα ότι μπορούν να χρησιμοποιηθούν εναλλάξ στην παραπάνω πρόταση.

[D_..]

Α OK, δεν ήταν σαφές από το σχόλιό σου αν διαφωνούσες με την προτινόμενη απάντηση ή αν πρότινες κάτι που δεν είχε γίνει δεκτό. Προστέθηκε τώρα, ευχαριστούμε!

[Deukalion94]

Θα είμαι πιο σαφής στο μέλλον :)

[Meowe3]

Orthogonal?